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Belgium shot putter Jolien Boumkwo stepped out of her comfort zone and ran the 100-meter hurdles after her teammate was injured.

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Belgium shot putter and hammer thrower Jolien Boumkwo showed what it really means to be a team player at the European Championships in Poland, running in the 100-meter hurdles so her team could stay in the competition.

Donning a smile beforehand, Boumkwo stepped in to run the second heat of the hurdles competition after runners Anne Zagre and Hanne Claes couldn't compete due to injuries.

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