Hodgkinson sets personal best but loses to Werro in Stockholm
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 7:06 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
In the women's 800m at the Stockholm Diamond League, Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson set a new personal best but was ultimately defeated by Switzerland's Audrey Werro. The event highlighted Hodgkinson's strong performance this season, though she was unable to secure victory. This Diamond League meet marks a significant stop in the summer athletics calendar as competition intensifies leading up to major championships. Athletes aim to achieve personal bests and secure rankings in the series.
- •Hodgkinson recorded a personal best in the 800m race.
- •Werro secured victory at the Diamond League meet in Stockholm.
- •The race took place this summer.
- •This meet is part of a series leading to major championships.
- 7:06 AMYahoo Sports — Keely Hodgkinson pipped to 800m crown despite personal best at Stockholm Diamond League
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — Hodgkinson stunned by Werro despite personal best
- 5:28 PMBBC Sport — Hodgkinson stunned by Werro despite personal best
- 5:08 PMBBC Sport — Hodgkinson beaten by Werro despite personal best in Diamond League
"Despite setting a new personal best, Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson is beaten by Switzerland's Audrey Werro during the women's 800m at the Stockholm Diamond League.
"Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson runs a personal best at the Diamond League in Stockholm but it is not enough to beat Audrey Werro.
"Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson runs a personal best at the Diamond League in Stockholm but it is not enough to beat Audrey Werro.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 7:06 AMKeely Hodgkinson pipped to 800m crown despite personal best at Stockholm Diamond League
Hodgkinson was back in her favoured heat but was stunned by Switzerland’s Audrey Werro
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 5:28 PMHodgkinson stunned by Werro despite personal best
Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson runs a personal best at the Diamond League in Stockholm but it is not enough to beat Audrey Werro.
- BBC SportJun 7, 2026, 5:28 PMHodgkinson stunned by Werro despite personal best
Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson runs a personal best at the Diamond League in Stockholm but it is not enough to beat Audrey Werro.
- BBC SportJun 7, 2026, 5:08 PMHodgkinson beaten by Werro despite personal best in Diamond League
Despite setting a new personal best, Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson is beaten by Switzerland's Audrey Werro during the women's 800m at the Stockholm Diamond League.
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