Dutch sprint sensation Lieke Klaver will command the spotlight at the 44th edition of the FBK Games in Hengelo on Whit Monday, June 9, 2025. Organisers have confirmed Klaver’s entry in the women’s 200 metres. Setting the stage for a thrilling showdown at the only international top-level athletics meet in the Netherlands.
Meanwhile, Lieke Klaver, the reigning European indoor champion over 400 meters, is stepping down in distance to test her speed against international rivals.
“With Lieke, we have one of the big Dutch stars on board, which is fantastic for the event,” said meeting director Ellen van Langen.
Lieke Klaver will face a stacked field that includes Polish Olympic bronze medalist Natalia Bukowiecka and American sprint ace Jenna Prandini. Prandini boasts a personal best of 21.89 seconds.
Fans eagerly anticipate Klaver’s performance, especially after her strong training camp in Morocco alongside coach Laurent Meuwly and teammates like Femke Bol and Nadine Visser. Moreover, Lieke Klaver’s decision to compete in the 200 meters reflects her versatility and ambition to shine on home soil.
Additionally, the sold-out Fanny Blankers-Koen Stadium will provide the perfect backdrop for Lieke Klaver to thrill the Dutch crowd.
Klaver’s presence is part of a broader Dutch sprint and middle-distance surge at the FBK Games. In the men’s 100 meters, Taymir Burnet and Elvis Afrifa will challenge world-class sprinters like Yohan Blake. However, the men’s 400 meters features a true Dutch showdown with Liemarvin Bonevacia, Jonas Phijffers, Isaya Klein Ikkink, and Eugene Omalla.
With Lieke Klaver leading the charge, Dutch athletics fans can expect a day of fireworks, national pride, and world-class performances in Hengelo. The FBK Games once again promises to be a celebration of speed, talent, and the enduring spirit of Dutch track and field.
We at Chase Athletics will keep you updated as the FBK Games unfold.
