Audrey Werro advances to 800m final after semifinal fall at Europeans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 2:15 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Swiss runner Audrey Werro secured a place in the 800-meter final at the European championships held in Birmingham on August 13, 2026, despite falling during her semifinal heat. Werro was leading when she tripped after contact with Anais Bourgoin, finishing with a time of 2:35.35. Following the incident, she successfully appealed her placement to advance. The final will feature reigning Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson, who won the other semifinal heat in 1:57.38, and Dutch competitor Femke Broeders-Bol. Werro expressed relief after the fall, reporting only minor injuries.
- •Audrey Werro fell during her semifinal at the European championships.
- •She appealed her result and was advanced to the final.
- •Keely Hodgkinson won her semifinal heat in 1:57.38.
- •Werro reported only minor injuries after her fall.
- •The 800m final is set for the evening of August 13.
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Werro gets spot in 800m final after tumble in semifinal at European championships
"Swiss star Audrey Werro was given a spot in the 800-meter final after falling in her semifinal at the European championships Thursday. Werro was leading her heat at Alexander Stadium when she fell. Footage showed Anais Bourgoin's left hand making contact with Werro's right foot before Werro tumbled on the last bend.
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