Keely Hodgkinson withdraws from Zurich Diamond League 800m event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:42 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Keely Hodgkinson has withdrawn from the Zurich Diamond League event, scheduled for this week. The 24-year-old was set to compete against Audrey Werro, who narrowly won European gold over Hodgkinson earlier this month, and Georgia Hunter Bell. Hodgkinson stated that her body is not ready to race after the European Championships and expressed disappointment at missing the competition. Fellow competitor Lilian Odira also withdrew after receiving medical advice. Hodgkinson has faced several injuries over the last two years, including a hamstring issue and a knee injury sustained in June.
- •Hodgkinson was due to race in the women's 800m at Zurich
- •She lost to Audrey Werro at the European Championships
- •Hodgkinson cites readiness issues after the championship
- •Lilian Odira also withdrew due to medical reasons
- •The race will still feature notable competitors like Hunter Bell
- 9:54 PMYahoo Sports — Keely Hodgkinson pulls out of blockbuster Diamond League clash with Audrey Werro and Georgia Hunter Bell
- 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — Keely Hodgkinson withdraws from blockbuster Zurich Diamond League showdown
"The 24-year-old was due to have faced off again with Audrey Werro, who pipped her to European gold earlier this month
"The Olympic champion had been slated for a rematch with new European gold medallist Audrey Werro
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 9:54 PMKeely Hodgkinson pulls out of blockbuster Diamond League clash with Audrey Werro and Georgia Hunter Bell
The Olympic champion had been slated for a rematch with new European gold medallist Audrey Werro
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 9:42 PMKeely Hodgkinson withdraws from blockbuster Zurich Diamond League showdown
The 24-year-old was due to have faced off again with Audrey Werro, who pipped her to European gold earlier this month
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