Dutch athlete Femke Bol recently addressed the viral attention her voice has received, which some have compared to that of Mickey Mouse. After helping her team secure a gold medal in the mixed 4x400m relay and earning a bronze in the women’s 400m hurdles at the Paris 2024 Olympics, viewers were more surprised by her high-pitched voice during a post-race interview than by her athletic achievements. Social media users flooded platforms with comments and memes, likening her voice to the iconic Disney character.
I was not expecting her voice pic.twitter.com/vsJRsfyv4a
— Crazy Clips (@crazyclipsonly) August 8, 2024
In response to the unexpected focus on her voice, Bol clarified that the squeakiness is due to the adrenaline rush she experiences after a race. She explained, “It is always like this when I get out of breath and I get happy – it goes up, up, up. And after a world record I am pretty happy and pretty exhausted.” Despite the jokes and comparisons, Bol has taken it all in stride, even humorously suggesting she might consider a career in voice acting after her athletic career ends.
Bol’s candid reaction to the viral moment highlights her ability to find humor in the situation, even as the internet buzzes with commentary. She remains focused on her achievements and continues to excel in her sport, proving that even unexpected attention won’t distract her from her goals.
