Hodgkinson leads rivals into European 800m semi-finals
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 12:39 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Keely Hodgkinson, along with gold medal rivals Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol, advanced to the women's 800m semi-finals at the European Athletics Championships. Hodgkinson controlled her heat, finishing first in 1:57.28 seconds, the fastest time across all heats. Werro followed closely with a time of 1:57.83, while Broeders-Bol secured her spot with a 1:59.96 finish. Both Hodgkinson and Werro are in pursuit of historic performances, with Hodgkinson aiming for a world record. The semi-finals are set for Thursday, promising an exciting matchup among the top competitors in the event.
- •Hodgkinson wins her heat in 1:57.28, fastest of the day
- •Werro finishes second in 1:57.83, continuing unbeaten season
- •Broeders-Bol advances with a time of 1:59.96
- •Semi-finals scheduled for Thursday
- •Hodgkinson seeks to break the world record of 1:53.28
- 12:39 PMYahoo Sports — Hodgkinson and gold medal rivals progress at Europeans
- 12:32 PMBBC Sport — Hodgkinson and gold medal rivals progress at Europeans
"Keely Hodgkinson and gold medal rivals Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol progress to remain on course for a tantalising European 800m showdown.
"Keely Hodgkinson and gold medal rivals Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol progress to remain on course for a tantalising European 800m showdown.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 12:39 PMHodgkinson and gold medal rivals progress at Europeans
Keely Hodgkinson and gold medal rivals Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol progress to remain on course for a tantalising European 800m showdown.
- BBC SportAug 11, 2026, 12:32 PMHodgkinson and gold medal rivals progress at Europeans
Keely Hodgkinson and gold medal rivals Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol progress to remain on course for a tantalising European 800m showdown.
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