Fatoumata Diallo ran the 400 meters hurdles again in under 54 seconds, but her time was not enough to secure a place in the final of the competition. The Portuguese athlete finished her semi-final in fifth position, when only the top four qualifiers would advance directly to the title decider.
The Ultimate Championship is the competition that hosts this event with semi-finals and finals on the same day, which makes qualification even more demanding for athletes participating in the semi-finals.
Diallo had already demonstrated consistency this season by managing to go below 54 seconds in previous performances, showing that she has the technical ability to compete at the highest level in this discipline.
Despite not advancing to the final, the Portuguese athlete's performance confirms her competitive level this season, having improved her personal best over this distance over the past few months.
