Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson withdrew from the women's 800m at the Weltklasse Zürich Diamond League meeting. The anticipated rematch with Switzerland's Audrey Werro will now occur at the Diamond League finals in Brussels. Hodgkinson cited needing more time to prepare for the season's final stretch.
Despite Hodgkinson's withdrawal, the women's 800m remains competitive. Werro, undefeated this season, will face Femke Broeders Bol of the Netherlands. Other contenders include Lilian Odira, Georgia Hunter Bell, and Jessica Hull. Hodgkinson plans to compete at the Diamond League finals. Read more culture coverage.
The sprints feature notable matchups. Julien Alfred's unbeaten season ended, with Mellissa Jefferson-Wooden winning in Silesia. Their Zurich meeting will be their third matchup this season. In the men's 400m hurdles, Alison dos Santos and Karsten Warholm will compete, continuing their rivalry. Related: Hodgkinson and Werro Set for Zurich Showdown in Diamond League.
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