Keely Hodgkinson advances to 800m final after Werro's fall
9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Keely Hodgkinson qualified for the women's 800m final at the European Championships today, clocking 1:57.38 in her semi-final. Meanwhile, rival Audrey Werro, who had led the first semi-final, fell on the final bend after being clipped by another runner. Despite finishing last, Werro was able to appeal her situation and will contest the final. Fellow Briton Jemma Reekie won the first semi-final and joins Hodgkinson in a competitive final, which includes 10 athletes following a successful appeal by Gabija Galvydyte, who was also affected by the incident.
- •Hodgkinson wins her semi-final at the European Championships.
- •Audrey Werro suffers a fall but appeals for final qualification.
- •Jemma Reekie finishes first in the other semi-final.
- •Galvydyte also progresses to the final after being impeded.
- •The final is expected to be a highly competitive event.
- 9:15 PMBBC Sport — Hodgkinson motivated for next race with Werro after 800m silver
- 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Hodgkinson beaten to European gold by rival Werro
- 9:03 PMBBC Sport — Werro beats Hodgkinson to win 800m gold
- 8:58 PMBBC Sport — Hodgkinson beaten to European gold by rival Werro
- 2:14 PMThe Guardian Sport — Hodgkinson’s key rival Werro reinstated after shock fall to set up dream Euro 800m final
- 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — Hodgkinson into 800m final after dramatic Werro fall
- 12:13 PMBBC News — Hodgkinson into 800m final after dramatic Werro fall - BBC
- 12:13 PMBBC Sport — Hodgkinson into 800m final after dramatic Werro fall
"Werro advanced after review reveals accidental trip Hodgkinson and Broeders-Bol ease into final together Keely Hodgkinson’s biggest rival for European 800m gold has been dramatically put through into Friday’s final after being tripped and sent sprawling during Thursday’s first semi-final. It means that the hugely anticipated showdown is still on between Hodgkinson, the Olympic gold medallist; Audrey Werro, the 22-year-old Swiss superstar who ran the third fastest time in history in June; and the Netherlands’ Femke Broeders-Bol, the 400m hurdles world champion who has moved up this season. Continue reading...
"Keely Hodgkinson came up just short of a coveted European 800m title hat-trick after Swiss favourite Audrey Werro won their hotly-anticipated showdown in Birmingham as the British Olympic champion settled for silver.
"Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson is unable to defend her 800m European title taking silver behind Switzerland's Audrey Werro who has too much in the tank down the back straight.
Sources
External links- BBC SportAug 14, 2026, 9:15 PMHodgkinson motivated for next race with Werro after 800m silver
Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson says she has mixed emotions after settling for silver in the 800m final and says she is looks forward to her next race with Audrey Werro.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 9:07 PMHodgkinson beaten to European gold by rival Werro
Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for European silver as Switzerland's Audrey Werro denies the Briton a third consecutive title in a thrilling 800m final.
- BBC SportAug 14, 2026, 9:03 PMWerro beats Hodgkinson to win 800m gold
Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson is unable to defend her 800m European title taking silver behind Switzerland's Audrey Werro who has too much in the tank down the back straight.
- BBC SportAug 14, 2026, 8:58 PMHodgkinson beaten to European gold by rival Werro
Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for European silver as Switzerland's Audrey Werro denies the Briton a third consecutive title in a thrilling 800m final.
- The Guardian SportAug 13, 2026, 2:14 PMHodgkinson’s key rival Werro reinstated after shock fall to set up dream Euro 800m final
Werro advanced after review reveals accidental trip Hodgkinson and Broeders-Bol ease into final together Keely Hodgkinson’s biggest rival for European 800m gold has been dramatically put through into Friday’s final after being tripped and sent sprawling during Thursday’s first semi-final. It means that the hugely anticipated showdown is still on between Hodgkinson, the Olympic gold medallist; Audrey Werro, the 22-year-old Swiss superstar who ran the third fastest time in history in June; and the Netherlands’ Femke Broeders-Bol, the 400m hurdles world champion who has moved up this season. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 12:17 PMHodgkinson into 800m final after dramatic Werro fall
Keely Hodgkinson reaches the women's 800m final at the European Championships - moments after rival Audrey Werro suffers a dramatic fall that put her place in doubt.
- BBC NewsAug 13, 2026, 12:13 PMHodgkinson into 800m final after dramatic Werro fall - BBC
Keely Hodgkinson reaches the women's 800m final at the European Championships - moments after rival Audrey Werro suffers a dramatic fall that put her place in doubt.
- BBC SportAug 13, 2026, 12:13 PMHodgkinson into 800m final after dramatic Werro fall
Keely Hodgkinson reaches the women's 800m final at the European Championships - moments after rival Audrey Werro suffers a dramatic fall that put her place in doubt.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 11:45 AMKeely Hodgkinson eases into 800m final but hot favourite Audrey Werro suffers shock fall
Keely Hodgkinson controlled her semi-final and progressed alongside Femke Broeders-Bol but Audrey Werro fell and finished last
- Sky Sports—Hodgkinson has to settle for silver as Werro wins 800m gold
Keely Hodgkinson came up just short of a coveted European 800m title hat-trick after Swiss favourite Audrey Werro won their hotly-anticipated showdown in Birmingham as the British Olympic champion settled for silver.
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