Femke Bol is one of the three contenders for the prize of European athlete of the year. The three-time European champion will compete in the election against the Belgian heptathlon star Nafissatou Thiam and the Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchich.
European Athletics unveiled a shortlist of ten names in mid-September, after which the public, affiliated federations, media and experts could vote.
The 22-year-old Bol became European champion in August in Munich in the 400 meters, the 400 meter hurdles and the 4×400 meter relay. A month earlier, Bol won silver in the 400 meters hurdles at the World Championships in Eugene.
Thiam (28) became European champion heptathlon in Munich and won the gold medal at the World Cup. Mahuchich (21) grabbed the world indoor high jump title this year, won silver at the World Cup and was crowned European champion.
Sifan Hassan
The winner will be announced on October 22 during the Golden Track awards in Tallinn, Estonia. Sifan Hassan received the award last year after her two gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics.
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