Finnish sprinter Mette Baas recently set a new national record of 51.42 seconds in the 400 meter race but faced disappointment during the semifinals of the World Indoor Championships in Torun. Despite her strong performance in the heats, Baas struggled in the semifinals, experiencing heavy legs right from the start. She expressed feeling optimistic before the race, stating that her initial warm-up felt fine, but once she began running, her legs felt surprisingly heavy, impacting her performance.