Belgian Shot Putter Runs Hurdles To Save Team From Disqualification

Jolien Boumkwo, a Belgian shot putter, ran the 100-meter hurdles at the European Athletics Team Championships after her teammates withdrew due to injury.
Boumkwo finished the race without knocking over any hurdles and earned two points for Belgium to avoid disqualification.
Belgium was still relegated to the second division, finishing 14th out of 16 teams.
Boumkwo's effort was praised on social media, and she received congratulations from competitors for her display of team spirit.
Boumkwo stepped in when Belgium's two hurdlers had to pull out due to injury.