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Keely Hodgkinson has withdrawn from the women's 800m race at the Zurich Diamond League. She cited her body not being ready for competition. Hodgkinson was set to face Audrey Werro, who beat her at the European Championships.
Hodgkinson had hoped to compete but decided to skip the race. She expressed disappointment but looks forward to next year. The race will feature Femke Broeders-Bol and Georgia Hunter-Bell. Lilian Odira has also withdrawn due to illness. Read more racing coverage.
Hodgkinson skipped the Commonwealth Games to focus on the European Championships. She had been feeling better before her win at the London Diamond League. The Zurich meet is the penultimate event of the season, with the final in Brussels. Related: Werro wins Lausanne Diamond League 800m, sets meet record.
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Olympic champion cites body not ready for race Keely Hodgkinson has withdrawn from the women's 800m race at the Zurich Diamond League. She cited her body not being ready for competition. Hodgkinson was set to face Audrey Werro, who beat her at the European Championships.
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Runner World published this brief on August 24, 2026. The underlying BBC Sport Athletics report was dated August 24, 2026.
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