Werro Reinstated in Euro 800m Final After Fall — image accompanying The Guardian Athletics's report. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Audrey Werro, a key rival to Keely Hodgkinson, will compete in the European 800m final after a video review overturned her disqualification. Werro fell during the first semi-final but was reinstated following the review.
The review showed Werro's foot made contact with another runner's hand, causing her fall. Despite finishing last, she was allowed to advance. Hodgkinson and Femke Broeders-Bol also advanced to the final. Read more racing coverage.
Hodgkinson, the Olympic gold medallist, expressed excitement for the final, hoping for a clean race. Broeders-Bol, the 400m hurdles world champion, remains a strong contender with her fast personal best times. Related: Audrey Werro reinstated to 800m final after dramatic fall.
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Audrey Werro advances to the European 800m final after a video review. Audrey Werro, a key rival to Keely Hodgkinson, will compete in the European 800m final after a video review overturned her disqualification. Werro fell during the first semi-final but was reinstated following the review.
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Runner World published this brief on August 13, 2026. The underlying The Guardian Athletics report was dated August 13, 2026.
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