Carmen Cernjul Shatters Junior Middle-Distance Records with Stunning Performance
Carmen Cernjul sets a new personal best in the 1500 meters, breaking junior records at the Diamond League.
Key Points
- • Carmen Cernjul achieved a personal best in the 1500 meters with a time of 4:10.67.
- • She is now the second fastest Swedish junior ever in this event.
- • Cernjul's performance surpassed the previous record held by Malin Ewerlöf since 1989.
- • She expressed disbelief and gratitude over her recent success.
Carmen Cernjul, the 17-year-old middle-distance runner from Sweden, has made waves in the athletics community after setting a new personal best and breaking junior records at the Diamond League in Oslo. Cernjul clocked an impressive time of 4:10.67 in the 1500 meters, making her the second fastest Swedish junior ever for this distance, only behind Inger Knutsson's record of 4:07.47.
This remarkable achievement also sees her surpass the previous record set by Malin Ewerlöf in 1989, which stood at 4:11.18. Cernjul's previous personal record was 4:11.61, which she improved by nearly a second during the race. Reflecting on her success, she expressed a mix of disbelief and gratitude, stating, "It feels unreal to be running this well. I try to just enjoy and be grateful that I am in shape and running like this."
During the meet, she felt strong in the early stages but had to respect her competitors who surged ahead in the final laps. Cernjul's latest performance is not just a personal triumph but a significant milestone for junior athletics in Sweden, highlighting her potential as a future star on the international stage.