Wiktoria Gadajska clinched a silver medal and set a new Polish junior record in the 400-meter hurdles at the U20 World Championships in Lima, Peru. Initially crossing the finish line in third place with a time of 56.87 seconds, her position was upgraded to second after the disqualification of an American competitor.
This achievement not only earned Gadajska the silver medal but also marked a new milestone in Polish athletics, as her time now stands as the national junior record. The young athlete’s performance has brought her into the spotlight, showcasing her potential on the international stage.
“Wiktoria Gadajska won silver yesterday (after the American was disqualified for missing the hurdle) at the World Junior Championships in the 400 metres hurdles, improving her own Polish U20 record from 57.04 to 56.87. It is worth watching the excellent finish of the Pole 😉 ( track 9.),”
Athletics News wrote on X.
Wiktoria Gadajska zdobyła wczoraj srebro (po dyskwalifikacji Amerykanki za ominięcie płotka) mistrzostw świata juniorów na 400 metrów przez płotki, poprawiając własny rekord Polski U20 z 57.04 na 56.87.
— Athletics News (@Nedops) September 1, 2024
Warto obejrzeć doskonały finisz Polki 😉 (tor 9.)pic.twitter.com/RCRAwHIUwJ
The disqualification of the American runner, due to a rule violation, propelled Gadajska to the runner-up position, solidifying her status as one of Poland’s most promising young athletes.
“This is the first medal for Polish women in the history of 400 m hurdles at the Junior World Championships – so far, the highest place was 6th place (Zofia Małachowska in 2000, Natalia Wosztyl in 2018, Alicja Kaczmarek in 2021 and Wiktoria Oko in 2022),”
Athletics News wrote on X.
To pierwszy medal Polek w historii startów na 400 m przez płotki na mistrzostwach świata juniorów – dotąd najwyższą lokatą było miejsce 6. (Zofia Małachowska w 2000, Natalia Wosztyl w 2018, Alicja Kaczmarek w 2021 oraz Wiktoria Oko w 2022). https://t.co/655ovfyhqY
— Athletics News (@Nedops) August 31, 2024