Belgian Waffles Secure Third Place in World Relays
Startloper Sacoor made a fantastic start, passing the baton over to Helena Ponette in second place. Ponette managed to maintain third position as she handed over to Kevin Borlée, the elder statesman of all Belgian relay teams at 36 years old. Borlée then propelled Naomi Van Den Broeck into action, who, in a thrilling final sprint, relinquished one position. The Belgian team, known as the Belgian Waffles, ultimately finished third, achieving a new national record time of 3:10.74.
World Records Shattered by United States and France
The United States claimed victory in the relay with a remarkable new world record time of 3:07.41. Following closely behind, France took second place and also set a national record of 3:10.60. The stage is now set for the final showdown on Saturday evening at 8:55 PM.
Potential Lineup Change for the Final
Between the relay heats and the final, each country has the opportunity to make one change to its team. Alexander Doom, the European champion in the 400 meters, will step in for Kevin Borlée in the final. Unfortunately, Doom has been struggling with some adductor issues since the European Championships in Rome, and the discomfort has not completely subsided. Despite this, he is setting his sights on the relays in Paris, including the mixed relay and the Belgian Tornados, where he aims for success. Additionally, he remains a strong contender for a medal in the individual 400 meters.
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Related Questions:
Who secured third place in the World Relays?
Startloper Sacoor and the Belgian Waffles secured third place in the World Relays.
Which team set a new world record in the relay?
The United States team set a new world record with a time of 3:07.41 in the relay.
Who will replace Kevin Borlée in the final?
Alexander Doom, the European champion in the 400 meters, will replace Kevin Borlée in the final due to adductor issues.
