GLASGOW - The Dutch relay team impressively secured bronze on the 4x400 meters at the World Indoor Athletics Championships on Sunday. Liemarvin Bonevacia, Ramsey Angela, and Terrence Agard, all hailing from Curaçao, along with Tony van Diepen, showcased their speed and teamwork in an exciting race ultimately dominated by Belgium and the United States.
The final unfolded as a tactical game, with the Dutch anchor runner, Van Diepen, giving his all and crossing the finish line in a time of 3:04.25. Despite their strong performance, the gap with the leaders proved insurmountable, leaving the Netherlands satisfied with the bronze.
Belgium secured the world title in the final meters of the race with an exceptional comeback by Alexander Doom, leading his team past the Americans to victory. This thrilling finish added a surprising twist to the battle for gold.
With this achievement, the Dutch-Curaçaoan team reaffirms their status as world-class athletes, securing another podium finish at the World Indoor Athletics Championships. Two years ago, in Belgrade, they also clinched bronze in the same event. With Agard and Van Diepen once again in the final, alongside Taymir Burnet and Nick Schmidt, the Netherlands demonstrates their consistent prowess in the world of indoor athletics.