Keely Hodgkinson's European reign was ended by Swiss 22-year-old Audrey Werro at the championships in Birmingham, marking the rise of a new generation of elite 800m rivals.
German 800m runner Smilla Kolbe speaks out against racist abuse of teammates on social media after European Athletics Championships, highlighting her privilege as a white athlete and calling for respect.
Eloisa Coiro si qualifica per la finale degli 800m femminili agli Europei di atletica a Birmingham, terminando la semifinale in terza posizione con 1'57"74.
Keely Hodgkinson's anticipated European 800m gold showdown remains on track after rival Audrey Werro was reinstated into the final following a dramatic fall in the semi-finals, cleared by video review to compete against Hodgkinson and Femke Broeders-Bol.
Keely Hodgkinson cruised through the 800m opening round at the European championships in Birmingham with a heat-fastest time of 1:57.28, setting up a likely showdown with Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol.
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson says winning European 800m gold in front of home fans in Birmingham will be nearly as special as her Paris title, as she prepares to face a competitive field.
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson and fellow medalists train under coaches Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows at the elite M11 Track Club in Manchester, where a unique team environment drives international success.
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson prepares for a highly anticipated women’s 800m final against rivals Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
Georgia Hunter Bell, 32, transforms from a retired athlete to a favourite for the 1500m gold at the European Athletics Championships, driven by a comeback inspired by coaches Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows.
Josh Kerr, former 1500m world champion, aims to break Hicham El Guerrouj's one-mile world record (3:43.13) at the London Diamond League, feeling in the best shape of his life and unafraid of failure.
Audrey Werro ran the third-fastest 800m in history (1:53.80) in Paris, closing in on Jarmila Kratochvilova's 40-year world record. Werro will next face Britain's Keely Hodgkinson at the European Championships in August, setting the stage for a potential record-breaking clash.
Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson withdrew from the 400m final at the UK Athletics Championships due to muscle tightness, citing a precautionary decision to avoid risking injury ahead of a potential world record attempt.
Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson withdrew from the 400m final at the UK Athletics Championships in Birmingham on Sunday. The 24-year-old, who was using the shorter distance to improve her speed for an 800m world record attempt, appeared emotional as she stepped off the track before the race.
Audrey Werro (SUI) wins 800m in 1:53.98, 3rd fastest ever, beating Keely Hodgkinson (GBR) who set a British record (1:54.33). Armand Duplantis (SWE) loses first pole vault in 40 events to Kurtis Marschall (AUS).
Audrey Werro (SUI) runs 800m in 1:53.98, the third-fastest time in history, beating Britain's Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson (1:54.33) in Stockholm. Werro's time surpasses all but Jarmila Kratochvilova (1:53.28, 1983) and Nadezhda Olizarenko (1:53.43, 1980). Hodgkinson vows to target the world record in the London Diamond League.
Swedish sports nutrition brand Maurten is revolutionizing endurance running with its innovative hydrogel-based carbohydrate drinks and baking soda systems. Used by elite athletes like Sabastian Sawe, the products bypass stomach issues, allowing for greater energy intake and potentially redefining human performance limits.
