Naser breaks 400m record in Ostrava
Calm Execution, Confident Form
After the race, Naser admitted the record came as an unexpected bonus. 'I wasn't even aware of the meeting record,' she said. 'My focus was simply on running relaxed and enjoying the moment. We've put in a lot of work this season, so getting the win feels really rewarding.'
Her measured tone reflects a season where consistency has been the goal. She has already claimed wins over multiple distances, including the 200m and 500m.
Strong Field
This was the first time Naser and Bol – two of the sport's standout names – lined up in the same race. The presence of both athletes elevated the profile of the competition, and their post-race mutual respect showed a sense of shared ambition within the sport's elite.
Poland's Natalia Bukowiecka (50.21) and Chile's Martina Weil (50.52) completed the top five, while British sprinter Nicole Yeargin (51.53) and Czech athletes Lada Vondrova (52.00) and Barbora Malikova (52.08) rounded out the field.
Focus Turns to Tokyo Naser, now 27, is a former world champion and an Olympic silver-medallist. She's set to be a central figure for Bahrain at September's World Athletics Championships in Tokyo – a stage where her experience and form could come together at just the right time.
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Naser breaks 400m record in Ostrava
Calm Execution, Confident Form After the race, Naser admitted the record came as an unexpected bonus. 'I wasn't even aware of the meeting record,' she said. 'My focus was simply on running relaxed and enjoying the moment. We've put in a lot of work this season, so getting the win feels really rewarding.' Her measured tone reflects a season where consistency has been the goal. She has already claimed wins over multiple distances, including the 200m and 500m. Strong Field This was the first time Naser and Bol – two of the sport's standout names – lined up in the same race. The presence of both athletes elevated the profile of the competition, and their post-race mutual respect showed a sense of shared ambition within the sport's elite. Poland's Natalia Bukowiecka (50.21) and Chile's Martina Weil (50.52) completed the top five, while British sprinter Nicole Yeargin (51.53) and Czech athletes Lada Vondrova (52.00) and Barbora Malikova (52.08) rounded out the field. Focus Turns to Tokyo Naser, now 27, is a former world champion and an Olympic silver-medallist. She's set to be a central figure for Bahrain at September's World Athletics Championships in Tokyo – a stage where her experience and form could come together at just the right time.
