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Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson will compete in the women's 800m at the Zurich Diamond League on Aug. 27. This sets up a rematch against reigning European champion Audrey Werro. Hodgkinson, 24, aims to challenge Werro after finishing second in the European Championships.
Hodgkinson and Werro have faced each other twice this year, with Werro winning both races. Their upcoming race promises to be another exciting showdown. Other competitors include Georgia Hunter Bell, Femke Broeders-Bol, and Lilian Odira, all with strong season performances. Read more gear coverage.
The women's 800m is not the only highlight. The men's 800 and 1,500 metres will also feature strong fields. The women's 100m hurdles will include Ditaji Kambundji, Masai Russell, and Devynne Charlton, all with notable achievements. Related: Drone disrupts European Championships hurdles event.
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Keely Hodgkinson to face Audrey Werro again in the women's 800m at Zurich. Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson will compete in the women's 800m at the Zurich Diamond League on Aug. 27. This sets up a rematch against reigning European champion Audrey Werro. Hodgkinson, 24, aims to challenge Werro after finishing second in the European Championships.
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Runner World published this brief on August 17, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated August 17, 2026.
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