Hodgkinson’s key rival Werro reinstated after shock fall to set up dream Euro 800m final

Source: Guardian Sport 2 hours ago

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.

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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/13/european-athletics-championships-hodgkinson-rival-werro-reinstated-shock-fall-set-up-dream-800m-final

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