Audrey Werro narrowly missed breaking the long-standing women's 800m record during a thrilling race, while Femke Broeders-Bol made a stunning outdoor debut in the same event.

Werro, who recently stunned Keely Hodgkinson in Stockholm with a time of 1:53.98, the third fastest ever, aimed to surpass the 1:53.28 record set by Jarmila Kratochvilova in 1983. Competing at the Ostrava Golden Spike in Czechia, she was in contention at 600m but ultimately finished with a time of 1:54.55, marking the eighth-fastest in history.

The race showcased an impressive field, with eight women finishing under two minutes, highlighting the depth of talent.

In a notable performance, Femke Broeders-Bol, the two-time 400m hurdles world champion, marked her transition to the 800m with a strong second-place finish in 1:57.13, making her the third fastest Dutch woman at this distance. Her impressive debut follows a successful career in the 400m, where she is also a world indoor champion and gold medallist with the Netherlands' 4x400m team at the upcoming Paris 2024.

The evening concluded with Noah Lyles, the Olympic 100m champion, setting a world’s best of 14.67 seconds over the unofficial 150m distance, surpassing the previous mark of 14.92 by Kishane Thompson.