Audrey Werro excels in 800m rivalry with Keely Hodgkinson

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Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Audrey Werro excels in 800m rivalry with Keely Hodgkinson
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Audrey Werro, at just 22, claims three of the fastest 800m times ever this season. She won the European title and dominated the Diamond League Final, finishing 16 of 17 races victorious. Despite falling in the European Championships semi-final yet advancing to the final, her performance has solidified her status alongside Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson. Werro’s personal best now stands at 1:53.70, a significant improvement from her previous time of 1:55.91.

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  • •Werro wins European title and Diamond League Final in 2026.
  • •She recorded 16 victories in 17 outdoor races this season.
  • •Her personal best time in the 800m is now 1:53.70.
  • •Werro overcame a fall in the European Championships semi-final to advance.
  • •She trains full-time while maintaining a close connection with her family.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: 22-year-old Audrey Werro is the third-fastest woman in the history of 800m running and closing in rapidly on the controversial world record. She spoke to Flo Clifford about her breakout season, rivalry with Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson and what’s next for the sport’s newest superstar

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