It is the first time Jæger is under 50 seconds over the distance. The record was set on Sunday during the Resisprint event in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. – It was a lot of fun, I didn’t think so when I went here today. I had hoped for pers, but to run under 50 I am very, very happy with that, Jæger told news after the race. What does this mean for the Olympics? – It means a lot, it gives a lot of self-confidence. And it shows that we are doing something good towards the biggest championship this year, it bodes well, continued Jæger. She finished second in the race itself, beaten only by Salwa Eid Naser with 49.66. The Bahraini runner became world champion over the distance in 2019. JUBILEE: Once again, Henriette Jæger improved her Norwegian record in the 400 metres. Last here, during Bislett Games. Photo: Heiko Junge / NTB Jæger’s previous Norwegian record was 50.81, set during the Bislett Games Diamond League event earlier this year. Earlier on Sunday, Dutch Femke Bol set a European record in the 400 meter hurdles with a time of 50.96. It happened in the same event as Jæger’s record. The athletics track is located in the town of La Chaux-de-Fonds, approximately 1,000 meters above sea level. This is how Jæger’s development has been Henriette Jæger had the following personal records in April last year: 200 meters: 23.28 300 meters: 37.67 400 meters: 52.23 Jæger’s current personal records: 200 meters: 22.58 300 meters: 35 .46 400 meters: 49.85 200 or 400? There has been great excitement about which distance Jæger (21) should choose for this summer’s Olympics in Paris. The choice has been between 200 meters and 400 meters. COACH AND MOTHER: Unn Merete Jæger has decided together with her daughter that she will run 400 meters in the Olympics. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB Earlier this month, after Jæger had won gold at both distances in the NM, mother and coach Unn Merete Jæger confirmed that the choice has fallen on 400 metres. – It is a very good choice. It is the distance where she qualified for the Olympics, so it is a natural choice in that sense, said Erlend Slokvik, head of sport in the Norwegian Athletics Federation, to news. During the European Athletics Championships in June, Jæger competed in the 200 metres, and eventually finished in fourth place. During the Olympics, Jæger will also run the 4×400 meter relay for Norway. Here the assistant referee breaks the flag 00:23 This radio car stopped the match in Bergen 00:34 Put out by these pictures: – I’m embarrassed 00:57 Can’t make up my mind: 00:29 Show more Published 14.07.2024, at 14.21 Updated 14.07.2024, at 14.58
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Henriette Jæger set a super time two weeks before the Olympics – news Sport – Sports news, results and broadcasting schedule
