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Keely Hodgkinson withdraws from Zurich Diamond League 800m event

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:21 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Keely Hodgkinson withdraws from Zurich Diamond League 800m event

Summary

Keely Hodgkinson has withdrawn from the women's 800 metres at the Diamond League meeting in Zurich set for August 27, citing that her body is not quite ready after competing in the European Championships. Originally set to clash with Audrey Werro, who bested her for gold, Hodgkinson expressed disappointment at missing the race while indicating a focus on future competitions. The Zurich meet will feature several competitors, including Femke Bol and Georgia Hunter-Bell. World champion Lilian Odira has also withdrawn due to health issues.

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Status Watch

•Hodgkinson withdraws due to readiness concerns after European Championships.
•She was set to compete against Audrey Werro in Zurich.
•Femke Bol and Georgia Hunter-Bell are among notable entrants.
•Lilian Odira withdraws due to illness after Commonwealth Games.
•The Zurich meet is the penultimate Diamond League event of the season.

Latest Updates

5:21 PMYahoo Sports — Keely Hodgkinson Drops Out Of Women's 800m At Zurich Diamond League 2026: What To Know
6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Hodgkinson withdraws from Zurich Diamond League
6:49 PMBBC Sport — Hodgkinson withdraws from Zurich Diamond League

What they're saying

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Keely Hodgkinson withdraws from the women's 800 metres at Thursday's Diamond League meeting in Zurich because her "body is not quite ready".
— Yahoo Sports

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Keely Hodgkinson withdraws from the women's 800 metres at Thursday's Diamond League meeting in Zurich because her "body is not quite ready".
— BBC Sport