Netherlands Wins Gold in 4x400m Mixed Relay

Bol's Stunning Last Lap Gives Dutch the Edge

Femke Bol reeled in three runners over the last half lap to give her country the Olympic gold medal in the 4x400-meter mixed relay.

Femke Bol ran a stunning last lap to lead the Netherlands to victory in the Olympic 4x400 metres mixed relay on Saturday. Bol, whose best race is the 400m hurdles, ran the anchor lap in 47.93 seconds. The Netherlands team also included Lieke Klaver, Isaya Klein Iversen, and Tony Van Diepen.

The Netherlands finished in a time of 3:09.92, ahead of Poland (3:10.44) and the United States (3:10.46). It is the first time that the Netherlands has won a medal in the 4x400m mixed relay.

Bol's performance was particularly impressive considering that she was running the anchor leg. The anchor leg is typically the most difficult leg of the relay, as the runner has to make up any ground that the team has lost. However, Bol was able to close the gap and give her team the victory.

The Netherlands' victory is a major upset. They were not considered to be one of the favorites for the gold medal, but they were able to pull off the win thanks to Bol's incredible performance.

Bol's victory is a reminder that anything is possible in the Olympics. Even if you are not the favorite, you can still achieve your dreams with hard work and determination.

Watch the full race here.