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Audrey Werro secured her first major senior title at the European Championships in Birmingham. Despite a fall in the semi-finals, she won the women’s 800m final in 1:54.81, breaking the championships record. Werro held off Keely Hodgkinson, who took silver, and Femke Broeders-Bol, who earned bronze.
Hodgkinson, the defending champion, expressed mixed emotions after the race. She acknowledged the high level of competition and the unpredictability of championship racing. Werro led from around 200m, and Hodgkinson admitted she was happy to let Werro take the lead. Broeders-Bol equalled the Dutch national record with her time. Read more racing coverage.
Werro's victory was a testament to her resilience and determination. After the fall, she managed to recover and deliver a strong performance. Hodgkinson remains motivated by the competitive nature of the event and looks forward to future challenges. Related: Audrey Werro wins European 800m gold, beating Keely Hodgkinson.
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Werro overcame a fall to clinch the title, beating Hodgkinson and Broeders-Bol. Audrey Werro secured her first major senior title at the European Championships in Birmingham. Despite a fall in the semi-finals, she won the women’s 800m final in 1:54.81, breaking the championships record. Werro held off Keely Hodgkinson, who took silver, and Femke Broeders-Bol, who earned bronze.
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Runner World published this brief on August 14, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated August 14, 2026.
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