Zagreb Meeting Highlights Athletes' Performances
Amalie Iuel's Impressive Start
In her season opener at the Zagreb meeting, Amalie Iuel demonstrated her talent in the 400 meters hurdles with a time of 55.08 seconds. Although this performance was just shy of her personal best of 54.68 seconds from the 2022 European Championships, Iuel's position ahead of Germany's Elena Ketely reflects her competitive edge.
Importance of the Zagreb Event
The Zagreb competition serves as a key qualifier for the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo. Athletes are required to achieve a time of 54.65 seconds to secure their place, although they can also gain entry through global rankings. Iuel's performance in this event will significantly impact her ranking and chances of making it to the championships.
Future Races for Iuel
Following her participation in Zagreb, Iuel plans to compete in Kenya on May 31 and at the Bislett Games on June 12. She expressed confidence in her training and the possibility of meeting the World Championships qualification standard, indicating she does not feel overwhelmed at this stage of the season.
Nordås and Henriksen's Results
Narve Gilje Nordås also participated in the 5000 meters and aims to improve his performance after earlier dissatisfaction in the European Road Running Championships. Eivind Henriksen, returning from an Olympic campaign where he placed fourth, competed in the hammer throw, finishing ninth with a distance of 69.57 meters, falling short of the winning throw by France's Yann Chaussinand.
