Fast Times in Monaco as Femke Bol Extends Diamond League Unbeaten Record and Dalilah Muhammad Powers to Master’s World Record…

Fast Times in Monaco as Femke Bol Extends Diamond League Unbeaten Record and Dalilah Muhammad Powers to Master’s World Record

 

Monaco, July 11, 2025 – On a glittering night of athletics at the Monaco Diamond League, two of the sport’s leading 400m hurdlers delivered standout performances. Dutch superstar Femke Bol extended her incredible unbeaten streak in the Diamond League, while American veteran Dalilah Muhammad shattered her own Masters world record in a display of ageless brilliance.

Bol, 24, delivered another clinical performance in the women’s 400m hurdles, clocking a winning time that further solidified her dominance in the event. With this victory, she notched her 26th consecutive Diamond League win, a streak that stretches back to 2020. The reigning world indoor and European outdoor champion showed her trademark smooth stride pattern and controlled aggression from the gun, pulling away from the field over the final 150 meters to cross the line in commanding fashion.

While Bol’s form continues to edge closer to world-record territory, all eyes were also on the woman in the lane beside her—Dalilah Muhammad. At 35, the 2019 world champion and Olympic gold medalist had already made headlines weeks earlier in Stockholm when she ran 52.91 seconds, setting a new world age 35+ record. But in Monaco, she went one better.

Muhammad stormed to a sensational 52.73 seconds, not only lowering her own Masters world record but reinforcing her status as one of the greatest hurdlers in history. Her performance sliced nearly two-tenths off her previous mark and drew huge cheers from the Stade Louis II crowd.

“This season has been about rediscovering joy and chasing my best,” Muhammad said after the race. “To be running personal season bests and breaking records at this stage in my career—it means the world to me.”

Bol, reflecting on her rival’s feat, was quick to pay tribute: “Dalilah is amazing. To be doing what she’s doing at 35 is inspiring. She always pushes me to be better.”

The 400m hurdles race in Monaco was billed as one of the highlights of the evening, and it delivered in full. Bol’s consistency and grace were met with Muhammad’s power and experience, creating a duel that thrilled fans and brought historic times.

This race also sets the tone for the fast-approaching Olympic Games in Paris, where both women are expected to contend for medals. While Bol is the heavy favorite, Muhammad’s resurgent form suggests the podium battle will be fierce.

As the Diamond League heads into its final stretch before Paris, Bol’s unbeaten run looks stronger than ever. Yet, Muhammad’s resurgence has added a new layer of excitement to one of track and field’s most thrilling events.

Two athletes. Two generations. One unforgettable night in Monaco.