Ewa Swoboda has made history by winning her first individual medal in the 100 meters at the European Championships in Rome. The Polish sprinter delivered an exceptional performance, securing a silver medal with a time of 11.03 seconds. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone in Swoboda’s career, adding to her growing list of achievements on the international stage.
Semi-Finals: A Sign of Things to Come
Swoboda’s promising performance was foreshadowed in the semi-finals, where she recorded her season’s best time of 11.02 seconds. This strong showing set the stage for a highly competitive final, where Swoboda would need to elevate her performance even further.
The Thrilling Final
The final race was a nail-biting affair, with intense competition from the start. After an initial false start by Mujinga Kambundji, the race resumed with Swoboda making an excellent start. She remained in contention throughout, ultimately securing the silver medal by a mere 0.004 seconds ahead of Zaynab Dosso. The gold medal was claimed by Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith, who finished with a time of 10.99 seconds.
Swoboda’s Growing Medal Collection
This silver medal in Rome is Swoboda’s first individual European Championship medal. Previously, she had only secured a silver in the 4×100 meters relay in Munich in 2022. Swoboda’s list of senior international medals now includes:
- European Championships: Silver in the 4×100 meters relay (Munich 2022), Silver in the 100 meters (Rome 2024)
- World Indoor Championships: Silver in the 60 meters (Glasgow 2024)
- European Games: Gold in the 100 meters (Krakow 2023), Gold in the 4×100 meters relay (Krakow 2023)
- European Indoor Championships: Gold in the 60 meters (Glasgow 2019), Silver in the 60 meters (Belgrade 2017), Silver in the 60 meters (Istanbul 2023)
Swoboda’s latest achievement solidifies her position as one of Europe’s leading sprinters and sets the stage for future successes on the global stage.
