Audrey Werro sets new national record in Zürich 800m — image accompanying Athletics Weekly's report. Image accompanying Athletics Weekly’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Audrey Werro dominated the 800m race in Zürich, setting a new national record of 1:53.70. She outperformed Femke Broeders-Bol and Georgia Hunter Bell in a historic night.
Werro has been dominant in the 800m this season, with five sub-1:55 times. Her performance in Zürich marks her third fastest time ever, behind only two legends. Read more racing coverage.
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Werro wins Zürich Diamond League, improving her national record to 1:53.70. Audrey Werro dominated the 800m race in Zürich, setting a new national record of 1:53.70. She outperformed Femke Broeders-Bol and Georgia Hunter Bell in a historic night.
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Runner World published this brief on August 27, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated August 27, 2026.
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