The Dutch team smashed expectations at the World Championships, walking away with six medals, including two glittering golds. Femke Bol dazzled once again, defending her 400m hurdles crown with a stunning 51.54 seconds, while Jessica Schilder shocked the crowd with a 20.29m final throw in the shotput to snatch gold. Strong performances in the relays added to an unforgettable medal haul, the Netherlands’ best showing yet. But amid the celebrations, a note of concern remains: Femke Bol’s coach and Team Netherlands leader, Laurent Meuwly, has issued a heartfelt plea, highlighting the urgent need for the federation to invest more in its core athletes.

Taking to his X handle, the coach congratulated his team on their tremendous performance. However, he also raised concerns about financial supp

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