Dina Asher-Smith smiling (left), Keely hodgkinson (middle) and Armand Duplantis (right). Image accompanying BBC Sport Athletics’ report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
The European Athletics Championships 2024 took place in Birmingham from August 10-16. Defending champions Keely Hodgkinson and Dina Asher-Smith led the British team. Hodgkinson competed in the 800m final despite feeling ill.
Hodgkinson, who won the London Diamond League meeting in July, faced tough competition. Swiss star Audrey Werro and Dutch athlete Femke Broeders-Bol were her main rivals. The women's 800m final was on August 14. Read more racing coverage.
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Keely Hodgkinson competed in the final despite feeling unwell at the European Athletics Championships. The European Athletics Championships 2024 took place in Birmingham from August 10-16. Defending champions Keely Hodgkinson and Dina Asher-Smith led the British team. Hodgkinson competed in the 800m final despite feeling ill.
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Runner World published this brief on August 6, 2026. The underlying BBC Sport Athletics report was dated August 6, 2026.
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