European Athletics Championships 2026: Keely Hodgkinson takes 800m silver behind Swiss rival Audrey Werro
Audrey Werro secured gold in the women's 800m at the 2026 European Athletics Championships, finishing ahead of silver medalist Keely Hodgkinson.
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- Werro holds off Hodgkinson to win 800m gold at the European championships FOX Sports · 15h ago
- Hodgkinson v. Werro v. Broeders-Bol: The 800m race of the year is set for Friday LetsRun.com · 15h ago
- Coe: Friday's 800m final could be the "race of the year" Athletics Weekly · 15h ago
- European Athletics Championships 2026: Werro holds off Hodgkinson for gold in 800m, Hughes takes silver in 200m theguardian.com · 15h ago
- Watch European Athletics Championships: Birmingham 2026 bbc.com · 15h ago
- European Athletics Championships 2026: Keely Hodgkinson takes 800m silver behind Swiss rival Audrey Werro bbc.com · 15h ago
The story so far
Audrey Werro claimed victory in the 800m final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. This result followed a high-profile matchup against Keely Hodgkinson, who secured the silver medal. The event occurred amidst significant anticipation, with observers characterizing the competition as a potential race of the year.
The Guardian and BBC News coverage confirms the final standing of the race, noting both the gold and silver results. Athletics Weekly and LetsRun.com previously documented the heightened expectations surrounding the field, including the involvement of athletes such as Broeders-Bol. The championships also saw Zharnel Hughes earn a silver medal in the 200m event.
Attention now shifts to the remaining schedule of the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. While the race has concluded, coverage does not yet specify the upcoming competitive calendar for Werro and Hodgkinson following this event.
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The obvious questions
Who won the 800m race at the European Athletics Championships?
Audrey Werro won the gold medal.
What medal did Keely Hodgkinson receive?
Keely Hodgkinson took the silver medal.
Where are the 2026 European Athletics Championships being held?
The event is being held in Birmingham.
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