Keely Hodgkinson earns silver at European Athletics Championships in Birmingham
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 7:49 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Keely Hodgkinson took silver in the 800m final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, finishing behind Audrey Werro. The race showcased a new rivalry as Hodgkinson, a silver medalist in three previous global championships, faced off against Werro and Dutch runner Femke Broeders-Bol. Despite overcoming challenges this season, including injuries and a disappointing finish in the 400m, Hodgkinson expressed pride in her competitive spirit and looks forward to future meetups with her rivals. She previously dominated indoor competitions and aims to return to her record-breaking form for the upcoming World Championships in Beijing and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
- •Hodgkinson wins silver behind Audrey Werro in Birmingham.
- •Fresh rivals include Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol.
- •Hodgkinson previously set a 24-year indoor world record.
- •She aims to improve her outdoor season for future competitions.
- •Hodgkinson looks to reassert her dominance leading to the 2028 Olympics.
- 7:49 AMYahoo Sports — Keely Hodgkinson welcomes fresh rivalry as shock silver paves road to Olympic defence
- 6:32 AMYahoo Sports — Fresh rivals & forced to settle for silver - but Hodgkinson up for fight
- 6:32 AMBBC Sport — Fresh rivals & forced to settle for silver - but Hodgkinson up for fight
"Keely Hodgkinson says she is proud of her ability to "continue to fight" after taking silver behind Audrey Werro at the European Athletics Championships.
"Keely Hodgkinson says she is proud of her ability to "continue to fight" after taking silver behind Audrey Werro at the European Athletics Championships.
"Hodgkinson lost her European crown to Switzerland’s Audrey Werro but was proud of her fight to claim silver after a difficult season
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 7:49 AMKeely Hodgkinson welcomes fresh rivalry as shock silver paves road to Olympic defence
Hodgkinson lost her European crown to Switzerland’s Audrey Werro but was proud of her fight to claim silver after a difficult season
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 6:32 AMFresh rivals & forced to settle for silver - but Hodgkinson up for fight
Keely Hodgkinson says she is proud of her ability to "continue to fight" after taking silver behind Audrey Werro at the European Athletics Championships.
- BBC SportAug 15, 2026, 6:32 AMFresh rivals & forced to settle for silver - but Hodgkinson up for fight
Keely Hodgkinson says she is proud of her ability to "continue to fight" after taking silver behind Audrey Werro at the European Athletics Championships.
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