Warholm, 28, came home for a third successive EC after attacking the event in his usual manner, building a clear lead on the back straight and maintaining his strength throughout the bend.But his breakaway from the rest of the field was threatened by the tenacity of the Italian Alessandro Sibilio, whose challenge raised the decibel even higher, as he took silver in a national record 47.50.Warholm’s speed and dedication also helped set another national record for bronze medalist Carl Bengström of Sweden in 47.94, while Estonia’s Rasmus Magi finished fourth with a season’s best of 48.13.”Every time I walk the path, I want to reach my goal,” Warholm said. – But Sibilio also had a very good ride today. I saw that the Italians had a great season thanks to these championships, so I knew that I had to fight very hard.”I was very sure that he [Sibilio] was ready for everything and I couldn’t go wrong today. It was very nice to compete here and I’m glad that Tamberi will jump on the same day. The crowd went crazy and I enjoyed the atmospheren Sibilio commented: “It was an incredible race. Just thinking about the injuries of the last two years brings tears to my eyes. Actually, it is more than a dream and seems really impossible.”In March I had more problems and thought I had to say goodbye to the season. Instead, I’m here today to celebrate the silver medal and the Italian record.”I’m sorry to break down. Fabrizio Mori’s time: thanks to him I fell in love with athletics. And it’s amazing to come second to Warholm, who is just an idol. I never thought I could run 47.50 this year: everything is really incredible.For Warholm, the victory came at a critical time in her season, as her two strongest contenders for the Paris Olympic title, Alison dos Santos of Brazil and Rai Benjamin of the United States, have posted faster times this season.Benjamin was 46.64 on May 18 in Los Angeles; and on May 28, the Brazilian edged Warholm on his home track in Oslo, getting 46.63 to the home athlete’s 46.70.Bol won his race in the same manner as the 28-year-old Olympic and world champion from Ulsteinvik, floating away from his opponent at the corner and increasing his lead on the home straight.When the rest of the field cleared the final hurdle, the highly adaptable 24-year-old was halfway across the line, his time bettering the championship record of 52.67 set two years ago in Munich.It was also a world record, beating her great rival Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone in 52.70.France’s Louise Maraval took silver with her own record of 54.23, and Bol’s teammate and training partner Cathelijn Peeters took bronze with a time of 54.37.Bol’s decision not to compete in the 400m, which he also won at Munich 2022, was fully justified as he focuses on his main goal this summer.After winning bronze in the 4x400m medley on opening night, she is now looking for another gold in the women’s 4x400m final tomorrow.”I’m very pleased with Peetri’s win and third place,” said Bol. “I knew he could get a great result and he did.”It’s never easy, you can never take anything for granted, so it’s important to focus on yourself and not think about what’s going on around me. Although on a night like this it becomes much more difficult. This atmosphere is amazing. , it gives you chills”And Rome will always have a special meaning for me: I love this track and this stadium. I worked hard for these championships and arrived here in good shape, I believe I can do even better at the Olympics.”Tomorrow we will try to keep the great ride in the relay: today my teammates did a great job in qualifying.”In the final track event of the evening, the women’s 200 meters, Switzerland’s Mujinga Kambundji retained her title with a season’s best time of 22.49. He accepted the challenge of Great Britain’s Darryl Neita, who won silver with his season’s best time of 22.50.Two years ago in Munich, Kambundji finished ahead of Britain’s defending champion Dina Asher-Smith. Now he once again withstood a strong British challenge.France’s Helen Parisot won bronze with her record 22.63, and Norway’s Henriette Jaeger finished fourth with 22.63.”I knew it was going to be tight,” Kambundji said. “Daryll is in great shape. I was just waiting for the race, I tried to do my best and it was close. But I’m ready to defend my title. Before the 200m I’m usually calmer, maybe because it’s longer and I don’t gets too much energy I was really calm, it gave me confidence.”Sometimes I’m more in battle mode, today in calm mode.”.