Speculation arose among fans about whether Disney’s Mickey Mouse had broken a world record after catching wind of a post-race interview with star athlete Femke Bol with the video of her voice viral
The Dutch sensation secured gold in the 400m at the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, clocking a new world best of 49.17 seconds.
Athlete Femke Bol’s voice is compared with Mickey Mouse as her interview video goes viral after creating 400m record
Fans were left wondering if Mickey Mouse had smashed a world record after hearing star athlete Femke Bol's post-race interview, after she stormed to gold in the 400 m, setting a new world best of 49.17 seconds in the process.pic.twitter.com/LmkfHpciGN
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Fans Drew Comparison between Bol & Mickey Mouse’ Voice
Bol’s career is on an upward trajectory, having previously clinched gold in the 400m hurdles and the 4x400m relay at the outdoor World Championships in Budapest last year.
In the aftermath of her recent triumph, the 24-year-old engaged in a charming interview with the media outlets. Many fans drew comparisons between her voice and that of the iconic cartoon mouse.
A user on One X (previously Twitter) remarked, “If you close your eyes, you’d believe Mickey Mouse just set the 400m indoor world record for the Netherlands.”
Another user chimed in, expressing admiration for Femke Bol’s incredible achievement but admitting, “This is all I could think of. Femke Bol, you are fantastic.” A third user agreed, stating, “She’s a total legend on the track, but I had the same thought last night.”
Bol also received praise, with one fan declaring, “Femke Bol is an absolute legend! Not a word against her!” Another added, “She’s the finest sportswoman on the planet right now, an absolute soldier.”
During the concluding day of the competition in Glasgow, Great Britain achieved a fresh national record while securing a spot in the 4x400m relay final. Lina Nielsen, Ama Pipi, Hannah Kelly, and Jessie Knight dominated their heat, finishing in 3:26.4 seconds.
About Femke Bol
Their impressive performance placed them nearly a second ahead of Jamaica, with the Czech Republic securing the third position. Bol and the Netherlands, considered favorites for the gold medal, successfully qualified from the initial heat with a time of 3:27.70.
For unversed, Born on February 23, 2000, Femke Bol is a Dutch track and field athlete renowned for her prowess in hurdling and sprinting. Her specialization lies in the 400 meters hurdles, where she clinched the title of the 2023 World Champion.
Additionally, she has excelled in the 400 meters category, securing the position of the 2024 World Indoor Champion and holding the world record in short track. As a valuable member of the Dutch women’s team, Bol contributed significantly to their victories as the 2023 World Champion and the 2024 World Indoor Champion in the 4 × 400 meters relay.
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