Jolien Boumkwo, a shot putter representing Belgium at the European Athletic Championships, found herself faced with a crucial decision after her country's hurdlers were ruled out due to injuries. Determined to prevent disqualification, Boumkwo bravely stepped up and nominated herself to compete in the 100m hurdles, despite it not being her primary event. Although she finished far behind the leaders, her selfless act earned Belgium two valuable points and kept them in the hunt for remaining in the first division of European athletics, leaving a lasting impact on her teammates and fans.
