Audrey Werro wins European 800m gold, beating Keely Hodgkinson — image accompanying The Guardian Athletics's report. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
In a thrilling European 800m final, Audrey Werro of Switzerland claimed gold with a time of 1:54.81. Keely Hodgkinson of Britain took silver, finishing just behind Werro. Femke Broeders-Bol secured bronze, completing the podium. Werro's victory marked a new championship record.
Hodgkinson, a two-time European champion, pushed hard but couldn't overtake Werro. The race was highly anticipated, with all three athletes being top contenders. Broeders-Bol, known for her 400m hurdles, surprised many by competing in the 800m final. Read more racing coverage.
The men's 400m hurdles saw Karsten Warholm of Norway set a new championship record with a time of 46.63. Emil Agyekum of Germany took silver, and Ismail Nezir of Turkey earned bronze. The event was held on a challenging night with windy conditions. Related: Werro Reinstated in Euro 800m Final After Fall.
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Switzerland's Audrey Werro set a new championship record to secure gold in the women's 800m. In a thrilling European 800m final, Audrey Werro of Switzerland claimed gold with a time of 1:54.81. Keely Hodgkinson of Britain took silver, finishing just behind Werro. Femke Broeders-Bol secured bronze, completing the podium. Werro's victory marked a new championship record.
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Runner World published this brief on August 14, 2026. The underlying The Guardian Athletics report was dated August 14, 2026.
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