Hodgkinson, Werro, and Broeders-Bol Advance to 800m Semi-Finals at European Championships
Keely Hodgkinson, along with rivals Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol, advanced to the semi-finals of the women's 800m at the European Athletics Championships held at Alexander Stadium. The event took place on Thursday, with all three athletes demonstrating strong performances.
Hodgkinson, the Olympic champion and two-time European titleholder, won her heat with a time of 1:57.28, the fastest across all heats. Werro, who previously defeated Hodgkinson earlier this season, finished her race in 1:57.83, while Broeders-Bol crossed the line first in 1:59.96.
Hodgkinson expressed confidence in her performance despite earlier setbacks this season, noting that the competitive atmosphere of the championships motivates her. Werro highlighted the positive impact of their rivalry, indicating that it pushes them to achieve faster times. Former champion Greg Rutherford remarked on the ease with which the top three competitors handled their heats, setting the stage for an exciting upcoming race.
