Femke Bol on her respect for Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, changing stride patterns and Olympic goals

[@grgr6720]

Her personality is even more impressive than her athletic achievements. What a smart, well spoken, humble and respectful young lady. A true gem.

[@erikpeterson25]

Yes

[@ronniejohnson196]

Without A Doubt!!!!!

[@briancockerham4731]

She needs to see a FAAAARKIN DENTIST

[@fp4351]

She's like a robot. I think... I think.... I think.....

[@StewNWT]

@@fp4351 it's her 2nd language dude stfu

[@wyluli-dt9wv]

How can you not love Femke? I'm an American and she broke my heart during that relay but she is such a sweetheart I can only be happy for her. Everyone in the Netherlands better appreciate this young lady. Shes fantastic!

[@aznyc2181]

❤

[@jshv73]

She’s honestly a great representative of Dutch people. Their some of the kindest down to earth people I’ve met in Europe

[@Arasteele]

Canadian here, just have to say Femke Bol is both awesome and amazing. It's a sad commentary on the state of the world that when an athlete gives respect and credit to another, especially one from a different country, it comes as a surprise to many and it illicites criticism and ridicule. Femke obviously respects her sport, her fellow athletes, and upholds the highest values of sportsmanship and the spirit of competition. She's a true gem and was a joy to watch at the Paris Olympics.

[@kees2616]

As a Dutchman I want to say: "I am proud of our Femke." She is very very good and very kind and respectful. ❤

[@zacherius137]

Nobody cares what you are. Saying 'I am proud of Femke', period would not have made it about you.

[@tompaulcampbell]

Yes, she's very cool! It's great to have her and Sydney competing again each other, especially with the respect they have for each other and the sport!

[@Freempg]

As an American, I am, too.

[@artemkurylo9274]

As a ukrainian, I agree

[@leenieledejo6849]

She's so loved and respected worldwide

[@peterclarke3990]

Femke is the real deal. I’ve followed athletics for years. Not sure I’ve seen someone win so many races in the way she has either in relays or 400 metres. She is an absolute star and has a wonderful personality, full of humility yet very confident in her ability. I hope she stays around for years. Athletics won’t be the same without her!

[@OedipusSimplex]

Whom has she beaten?

[@poco1174]

Amazing. Beautiful. Athletic. World class in every way. I rarely root for athletes that aren’t American in international competitions. Femke is one of those.

[@tonyrutledgejr]

Femke looks like a real cool person. I'm glad she was able to get a gold medal.

[@digisketched7877]

Femke is a classy, talented, hard-working, inspirational, and beautiful woman. I'm American and root for team USA in all events, but I genuinely cheer for Femke to have success in her career. What an amazing human she is.

[@MariaMariamuzieklove]

❤🇳🇱

[@ad905]

A brit here, and I also support Femke... although Syndey is class too both on and off the track. It's not like Sha'carri, where everyone in the world wants her beat for being so classless. Sydney and Femke are both amazing.

[@qwertyshskakla1046]

​@@ad905Sydney doesn't respect her competitors and fans like Femke does...

[@ad905]

@@qwertyshskakla1046 Im still team Femke. The heart this girl shows in relays and the like is unreal

[@ronwhite5987]

​@qwertyshskakla1046 Although she may have a different personality than Femke, Sydney is just as respectful to her fans and competitors alike. I've never seen her be disrespectful to anyone, she's been nothing less than classy.

[@DaydreamingTrack]

Great sportsmanship she's a true fan of the sport that's why Jamaicans love her so much, we even have a nickname 'Dutch Dolly' the dutch doll. Enjoy her races she's truly one of the greats

[@MariaMariamuzieklove]

Thanks for the respect 🇳🇱♥️

[@nightgoblin29]

That's amazing!!!!

[@noahhume9743]

I’ve been a Sydney fan since 2015 but seeing the warmth and poise of Femke is great. She is exemplary in showing the Olympic and spirit of sports. This will be a great match up and hope they can push one another to new PBs!

[@OedipusSimplex]

You don't know athletics homes.

[@kitten643]

You don't, Gives .

[@alexarihani2902]

I like Femke. She is very smart and well spoken and talented. Excited to see a very good race

[@mariagibbons8437]

Congratulations to lady Bol, she is really a winner, not focusing on the challenges, but working to overcome them. All the best to her and all champions in life! Let’s keep encouraging each other to rise to ‘better selves’ TOGETHER!

[@markusgarcia4136]

This woman has something special besides her talent for athletics I hope good things come to her!

[@brianfallon2607]

Enjoy these fantastic athletes while they're running these ever better times. This is a golden age of the women's 400M hurdles. With Bol, it's not just her times but also the ease and grace of her running style. Every time she runs is like watching poetry.

[@erikpeterson25]

i call her the gazelle ....you put it very well 👍

[@OedipusSimplex]

ahahaha good joke there.

[@pja123pja]

The thing about Femke is that she shows up every race, ready to put it all on the line, and she races a lot. She seems to never shy away from competition, and just genuinely loves to run and compete, and then win or lose, is so respectful of her competitors. It's really amazing how consistent she is. I wish her the very best in the Olympics.

[@metermannen559]

Femke! Your the greatest. 🙂😍 Your run in the mixed relay was magic. Two medals now!

[@davidd5712]

Two of the classiest ladies in track and field

[@joshuabelo8460]

Such a contrast to an athlete like Richardson. It's refreshing that not all our youth are going that way.

[@chaseduncan7977]

​@@joshuabelo8460stfu...Richardson is above any level you can ever dream of pos 🤡

[@Kawaiiraiden]

david two of the most doped athletes in the world. The good old open world make you think everything like a little sheep...

[@valeriekhall]

Hey, now. You can prefer the quieter personalities of Femke & Sydney, without tearing down ShaCarri for being larger than life. All three ladies choose to speak respectfully & with grace when asked about their competitors. ShaCarri even called her biggest rivals, the Jamaican stars, her "role models," for crying out loud. We can celebrate everyone who chooses to elevate the people around them. "Big personalities," or not.

[@davidd5712]

@@valeriekhall no I am just talking about people that run the 400m or 400mH

[@christensen0606]

Though a ton of love go towards Sydney as it should, but how can you not love Femke too! She's so humble.

[@qwertyshskakla1046]

Femke is a lot more loved than Sydney

[@christensen0606]

@@qwertyshskakla1046 is it really about who gets more love? Like is this a measuring your D*** moment for you? Tells me how you grew up.

[@GalenFoster]

@@qwertyshskakla1046I. Not sure about that. Both are wonderful, spiritual people.

[@qwertyshskakla1046]

@@GalenFoster No Femke a lot more, that's why she is more loved

[@MamitaGomez]

She’s so wholesome. Wishing Femke the best ❤️ Love from Texas

[@juliapardieutroyer9993]

Class - humble, positve, supportive competition and awareness. So nice to see a top athlete with class! Many are, btw. She's just a good example

[@John64125]

No wonder everyone loves Femke. What a wonderful human.

[@williamgill_esq.6487]

Femke Bol is so beautiful and lovely. And good natured. It is thrilling to watch her run. Congratulations on her medals. From 🇺🇸I was pulling for you! ❤

[@Gandrewjm]

Fans of both athletes need to show the same respect to each other. The comments on social media, by some "fans", are absolutely toxic.

[@darkenergy361]

This is a very aggressive sport. You’re not supposed to be nice to your opponent until you have completely erase them from being the winner

[@Gandrewjm]

@@darkenergy361 it's easy to be aggressive and competitive without being toxic and hateful.

[@darkenergy361]

@@Gandrewjm what’s the hateful things your hearing, give me some examples because there’s a difference between hate and good old-fashioned Mohammed Ali trash talking

[@Gandrewjm]

@@darkenergy361..... not sure if you're being serious or trolling, but either way I don't have the time or energy (or want to). Just check out the comments section of recent videos like Syd's world record or Femke's European record. You'll finds lots of examples 👍🏾

[@darkenergy361]

@@Gandrewjm no grand I’m not trolling, but I’ll quote the sprinter Noah Lyles qoute he said “””there is no Noah lyles it’s just bolt there cannot be two there can only be one until someone removes bolts numbers, it’s just bolt “”wisdom of Noah lyles

[@valeriekhall]

It's really lovely to see so many athletes take the "iron sharpens iron" attitude. Each one's successes spur everyone on to greater heights, breaking new boundaries & discovering new possibilities. Can't wait to cheer for all of them at the Olympics!

[@leenieledejo6849]

Amen. "Iron sharpens iron" (Proverbs 27:17)

[@joaofernandodasilva681]

She's a smart and humble person. I really appreciate that from Femk Bol.

[@christophercasey7388]

I agree with the comments below; such a neat young lady. I also like how she gives each person asking a question, her full attention. She makes and holds eye contact and listens; very respectful and considerate.

[@liljoe31]

and those were some dumb questions too

[@canica99]

You notice that as well...this to me as an art form of communication that is getting lost by the usage of phones and people wanting to see the world by a fish bowl that is smart phone is. You are right in how she gives full attention to each interviewer and something that Sydney does very well. I am excited to know these woman have such a mutual admiration for each other and they speak very highly of each other. great comment and observation you made. Cheers.

[@Logans3Run]

Femke; Very diplomatic and extremely likeable, she's a credit to T & F 👍

[@martinhill9261]

It's impossible not to love Femka.

[@sylpascale7673]

A delightful Woman, rooting for her in Paris.

[@ianpodmore9666]

Im English and i support her just like the British athletes. Shes a fine young lady.

[@martinn4031]

Fantastic athlete, lovely person.

[@patrickoleary2862]

Phenomenal athlete + an absolute sweetheart to boot.

[@GreetingsEarth]

Can't wait to see them compete side by side! Let's gooooo Bol!

[@odumosuolusegun2781]

hahahahah

[@leoleung2887]

A historic time in women's track. Both so professional and humble. Awesome. I didn't realize Femke and Syd were the same age (24) - they can challenge each other for years!

[@yjk5737]

Sydney will turn 25 during the Olympics

[@efisgpr]

​​@@yjk5737and Femke will be 24.5 Big f&$@$_ DEAL!! 😂

[@rientsdijkstra4266]

@@efisgpr Go home McLaughin BOT. Nobody gives a sh*t about automated BS.

[@yjk5737]

@@efisgpr You ok?

[@TaughtByTech]

@@yjk5737 sydney is 6 months older. not really a factor

[@mondo851]

Femke is amazing. Still so very young. More championships are surely in her future.

[@johngetz8585]

As an American, if Im not cheering for the US, I cheer for the Dutch. Classy team...

[@gijoemon225]

A champ like Femke is a sweetheart at the same time. What a nice lady.😊 Love watching her.

[@timsmith3621]

Femke Bol is totally classy. Loads of respect.

[@jamesle5el]

great to hear the mind of an humble champion.. love you girl

[@hughstultz7849]

A very respectful and insightful interview from an exceptional athlete who I root for as someone living in the UK. Her problem is that she is up against McLaughlin, who is a rare phenomena, a bit like Bolt. Writing this post women’s 400m hurdle olympic final. Femke will run faster and set more records

[@iulius951]

Classy and talented. Smart and humble. Really an exemplary athlete!

[@helgar791]

What a wonderful woman. It's a shame there can only be one winner in the 400m hurdles. Femke however is a GOAT in life. See you in LA.

[@BenhurCantiller]

I like Femke & Sydney my idol. Good luck to you both.🇵🇭

[@turtuhl]

As a person from the USA of Dutch ancestry, it's hard to root against Femke because she is so wonderful, humble, and beautiful in her athletics. It will be wonderful to root for Sydney but if Femke wins it will not be so hard to accept.

[@DK-jy4jb]

My neighbor had a T-shirt that said, " IF YOU AREN'T DUTCH, YOU AREN'T MUCH"

[@alanberg5575]

This young woman is ALL CLASS!

[@朗辰朱]

My bet is still on Femke, she’s just amazing.

[@BiggReezy-165]

You’ll lose that bet. Sydney is going sub 50 in the Olympics.

[@briancockerham4731]

Where can I signup.. I'll put down 5000$ against you

[@leovanlierop4580]

@@BiggReezy-165 I hope both will got sub 50.5.

[@kobbieafriyie2172]

I am interested in this bet every day of the week---let's go-------Can't wait to take your money from you---------Sydney will wipe the floor with Bol🤣🤣

[@leovanlierop4580]

@@kobbieafriyie2172 wipe the floor with Bol? Okay, by how much then?

[@mattbiggs4085]

Incredible athlete and personality. Femke is so good for the sport

[@descendingforth]

Shes just amazing!

[@delargealex]

Gotta, say. This lady is beautiful both inside and out.

[@SkyTurnsPurplePhotography]

She reminds me of my little sister, very cute and goofy, doesn't try to look special. She has a genuine smile, talks funny, and is very frank and polite. She doesn't try to be the center of attention nor bring drama to her team. She has integrity in her training. Another thing I appreciate about her is that she isn't on any anabolics or banned substances. She continuously competes in 400 hurdles, or 400 flat, and/or relays. This means in-competition testing is a regular/consistent thing. She is, without question, physically fit, but not bulging with ridiculous roid muscles. She doesn't avoid competing to cycle off substances that are only tested for in-competition. She is very natural. There is nothing weird about her face from testosterone like you see with some of her competitors.

[@a2knyc]

She, like all athletes, is subject to random testing even out of season. She doesn't have a lot of muscle because that's just her body type, similar to Dalilah. Some people have a much easier time building that muscle. She is able to race year round because for whatever genetic reasons, her connective tissue stability is off the charts.

[@timothy7810]

who are you accusing of using banned substances? Now you`re just saying stuff.

[@Superbounce3]

God forbid the best female athletes in the world look muscular. What?

[@SkyTurnsPurplePhotography]

@a2knyc Out of competition testing doesn't test for as many substances as in competition testing. During a competition, the tests are far more comprehensive. Athletes who cycle tend to take advantage of these parameters.

[@SkyTurnsPurplePhotography]

@@Superbounce3 Are you that naive? Do you not understand how history works or how the system is gamed? There are tons of documentaries, historical cases, and current cheating cases to educate yourself. For certain events, the amount of muscle and gains in performance is always strong evidence, especially for people caught. If we're talking about female athletes, use Google and your brain to look at the Chinese swim team and that current controversy. What are you 5? No one said women can't be muscular.

[@nickjanssen]

Such a warm and inspiring young professional! I wish her lots of success achieving her Olympic goals!

[@ssl5745]

I’m an American but I am cheering and rooting for her to win the gold.

[@markrobinson4096]

Love Sydney but really like Bol as well, hope they both break the WR in Paris and may the best runner win, but in reality they are both the best.

[@ElieWeissenbach-xx1yi]

Femke Bol: phenomenal athlete, tall, elegant and beautifull woman and down to earth personality all in one... 😍

[@samuelpeters1871]

I love this girl! Total class and spirit! Now THIS is someone that needs to be looked upon as a role model!

[@immers2410]

Humble and positive. Wonderful personality

[@randar1969]

It's remarkable how much her voice is going up in pitch when interviewed after a race.

[@BeachFanatic-w7s]

Really enjoyed these Olympic track events and it's so inspirational to see the brilliance of these athletes. Inspires me to work harder and set higher goals. So hats off to Femke, Sydney, Gabrielle and the other outstanding athletes for providing us with such joyful and exciting moments ❤️.

[@jk-califkid5017]

I like this girl. I was glad to see her get a silver medal. It seemed like she was in every race. A winner

[@collinsphilips]

a very humble girl. She took the outcome very positively. Keep it up.

[@LoganTank]

She’s great! Love her competitiveness’ and sportsmanship. Good for the sport!

[@dcartier1692]

Femke will run at least 4 more hurdles this season, aside from Paris (and possibly more), so lots to look forward to!

[@QuamfyMarc]

Maybe at DL's. She will run also a 400m flat in Poland.

[@dcartier1692]

@@QuamfyMarc - good to contemplate - and Lieke too, no doubt.

[@_MicZ_]

@@QuamfyMarc Femke is confirmed to run the 400mH at DL in Lausanne (22-8), Silesia (25-8) and the final in Brussels (13+14-9). I can't find any news about her running a flat 400m in Poland though, are you sure about that ? (edit: the DL in Silesia is in Poland of course, but she's doing the 400mH there ...)

[@PacoJastorius-gx1fb]

Femke Bol is closing in on Sydney McLaughlin! The difference is only 0.3 of a second by now, the smallest it has ever been! Great racing ahead in Paris!

[@willaimoconnell9430]

Two different race types. We all know it...why waste space pushing such weak sauce ?

[@grindleb]

She’s a monster on the track. Hauls down the best in the world. Just won relay Gold anchoring the last lap and hunting down the Jamaican in the lead in the last 80m Should be a great race in the hurdles

[@erichansen3641]

What a novel idea! 10 simultaneous interviews taking place in the same room at the same time. I hope we will see more of this in the future.

[@michael-101]

Great athlete. Their race will be THE highlight in Paris for me! I expect both Femke and Sydney will improve their personal bests in Paris. It will be a fantastic race. I am looking forward to it.

[@odumosuolusegun2781]

strange that one had a world record and the other a PB at altitude

[@michael-101]

@@odumosuolusegun2781 "the other" is #2 in the world

[@drogonr9318]

Femke and Sidney are two world-class human beings. They're pretty good at Track also.

[@garthstomer]

It's it wrong of me to think that this woman is absolutely adorable?

[@justlovelyaintit]

Yep.

[@spoonmanluigi]

Why would it be bad?

[@remcogossink6711]

No sir ,she is

[@ILTOMBA]

I would call that healthy

[@remcogossink6711]

@@ILTOMBA yes

[@supers0nic77]

She's loved around the world! Nice

[@pauldeveaux1517]

A historical privilege to watch these two talented and beautiful young women push each other on the track.

[@michellevey9608]

Femke. A BIG fan here!!!

[@valuingthefuture]

As a man I'm proud of Femke:- she's a natural, and an inspiration.

[@litespeed65]

I like Bol- she actually shows up for meets as a professional runner should.

[@alberto123iq]

Yes I mostly heard her right after the races. Then she has a very high pitched voice. Quite a difference with her regular voice

[@markmanor7936]

You r a Class Act, you r very high caliper person your running stride is perfect,i pray you'll do well in Paris 🎉❤🎉

[@markmanor7936]

Ohh Yeah, and wicked Cute, and Love ❤️ ur 💖 Accent,I Believe you're going to Shine in Paris, 😎

[@brianfaria]

Great athlete and humble! Can’t wait for this showdown, I like both athletes. I hope it’s a tie lol.

[@augustineyapp4273]

Just love the humble personality of both. ❤

[@brucemackenzie4952]

What a sweetheart and not a bad competitor.

[@erikpeterson25]

Looking forward to their match 👍

[@Allisonni224]

Such a lovely person.

[@dreamlookautodetailingauto3353]

She's a kind & humble person!

[@Harvey-j1v]

Femke 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@martinhill9261]

Great runer and lovely person.

[@joeyaigot3499]

BOL is such a humble athlete who’s great. If only her fans were as humble as she is.

[@kobbieafriyie2172]

good point------her fans are loud and obnoxious

[@migueldelaguardia]

Femke is a classy lady.Sydney and Femke are the 400 of the century.We are lucky to have them come along at their peak at the same time.

[@DexterGordon-dr8qd]

McLaughlin is still the favorite. But with Femke's performances over the last two weeks there is a real chance that she can catch and maybe overtake mcLaughlin!

[@avorfm1964]

Such a sympathetic young lady

[@MrWest9]

Great athlete love her drive out on the track she exciting to watch all the way from the US of A shouting out great job 👍🏿

[@kitten643]

She really cares about her sport.

[@johnnymac8680]

Femke is such a special lady over and above her athletics prowess.

[@johnflanagan5123]

Femke the superstar l❤

[@flip110119]

Class act and a great representative of the sport and her country!

[@TheFlyrodder68]

Class act. A true role model.

[@meopai3]

Hope she breaks the 50 sec barrier first before anyone else. Congrats in advance

[@ianmcallister2268]

Femke comes across as a really nice person, I hope she takes the golf home for herself and the Netherlands.

[@kobbieafriyie2172]

Bol will take the golf home; but the gold belongs to the queen, Sydney!

[@berniebee]

Vamos Femke!!!

[@metermannen559]

Femke 51.30 in London, about 1.5 seconds ahead of everybody else. Good show of form and general rehearsal, on to the Olympics!

[@skiingfan2152]

my lord i just hope we are getting a hell of a battle at the olympics and some crazy times

[@joostvandenbroek423]

Ww​@@skiingfan2152

[@Philobiblion]

It seems like Femke could just walk outside and get a huge salary as a coach or an international track commentator. She is a technician who is focused on all the details, but also brilliant.

[@otherworld11]

Her English is fantastic -great girl, great athlete.

[@DanHenderson-s8d]

Very likable, She’s a great athlete, it will be interesting

[@josefsladekkanal3982]

She Is a rocket...And nice person.....

[@leovanlierop4580]

That's the way to do it. Focus on your self and try to run the best race you can. If that only gets you to silver, she'll be happy with it I'm sure.