Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Femke Bol begin women’s 400m hurdles battle at Paris 2024 by reaching semi-finals

Rushell Clayton might be out to show she will not be merely the very best of the remaining behind Bol and McLaughlin-Levrone, and the Jamaican was the primary contender to take to the observe on Sunday.

Within the first of 5 heats, Clayton – bronze medallist within the worlds final yr – crossed the road first in 54.32.

USA’s Jasmine Jones then gained the second warmth, outlining her podium potential with a 53.60, earlier than Bol – recent off the again of successful gold within the 4 x 400m relay – went out subsequent to very large cheers on the Stade de France.

Bol had come flying again to win an exciting gold for the Dutch on the ultimate relay leg on Saturday evening, and this time round she managed her power and coasted over the road in first with a time of 53.38.

“I want to sleep now!” Bol, who ran 50.95 in July, informed BBC. “I actually really feel the Olympic spirit, it feels so wonderful, however now I’ve sufficient time to relaxation.”