Is it her real voice? Olympic fans surprised by Dutch champion Femke Bol's 'Mickey Mouse' voice

Dutch sprinter Femke Bol stunned the world with her incredible performance at the Olympics, securing a gold medal for the Netherlands in the 4¡Á400-meter relay.

Fans reminded of Mickey Mouse

Bol's remarkable anchor leg on a rainy Saturday at Stade de France outpaced the United States by .31 seconds. Her athletic prowess was not the only topic of conversation; her unusually high-pitched voice during a resurfaced interview also captured viral attention on social media.

Congrats to Netherlands for winning Gold in the 4x400 mixed relay at #OlympicGames

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In March, following her world record-setting 400-meter indoor race, Bol spoke to the BBC. "It was amazing. It was such a strong race. All running so fast. I knew I had to go out fast," she explained in a voice that some listeners on X compared to Mickey Mouse.

Comments flooded in, with one user named Sindel jesting, "Mickey Mouse did a voice-over?" Another, Bairdric, remarked, "I swear if you close your eyes, you could convince yourself Mickey Mouse has just broken the 400 m indoor world record for Netherlands."

Is it her real voice?

Mickey Mouse (a.k.a. Femke Bol) has just broken the 400m indoor world record for The Netherlands!
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This voice phenomenon is thought to have been temporary, likely influenced by the adrenaline of her race.

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A reddit thread from 5 months back, titled 'Mickey Mouse (a.k.a. Femke Bol) has just broken the 400m indoor world record for The Netherlands!' already spotlighted this unique interview. One user even linked to a documentary about Bol, showcasing her usual voice tone, which starkly contrasts with her post-race pitch.

In addition to her relay success, Bol has also excelled in the 400-meter hurdles, considered her specialty. She triumphed in her heat with a time of 53.38 seconds the following Sunday, advancing confidently through the Olympic events.

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Just last week, Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec became a sensation for his laid-back demeanor at the shooting range, casually competing with one hand in his pocket at the Chateauroux Shooting Centre, sparking a flood of memes.

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