Keely Hodgkinson finished second behind Audrey Werro in the 800 meters at the Diamond League event in Stockholm. Despite this defeat, Hodgkinson vowed to bounce back stronger in the future.
After a disappointing seventh-place finish in the 400 meters in Rome, Hodgkinson returned to her preferred distance. However, Werro outpaced her, setting a new record with a time of 1:53.98, the third fastest in women’s 800m history and the quickest of 2026.
Both Hodgkinson and Werro surged ahead of the competition in Stockholm, but the British athlete couldn’t match the Swiss runner’s speed, even though she achieved a personal best time of 1:54.33. Hodgkinson’s loss surprised viewers, pundits, and herself.
Acknowledging Werro’s exceptional performance, Hodgkinson praised her rival for pushing her to run faster. She expressed determination to improve and set her sights on breaking the world record in London next month.
Following her 400m race in Rome, Hodgkinson confirmed her upcoming races in Eugene and London. Despite the setback against Werro, she found positives in the experience, admitting to feeling nervous before the race.
Reflecting on the race, Hodgkinson remained optimistic, highlighting the learning opportunities and the chance to improve her performance. She commended Werro’s superiority on the day.
In another event in Stockholm, pole vault star Armand Duplantis suffered a surprise loss to Kurtis Marschall. Duplantis accepted defeat graciously, acknowledging his opponent’s victory.
British sprinter Amy Hunt achieved a personal best in the 200 meters, but she couldn’t outshine world champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, who claimed victory in the race.
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