Switzerland's Audrey Werro won European 800m gold in a championship-record 1:54.81sec, holding off Britain's Keely Hodgkinson, who took silver, while Femke Broeders-Bol claimed bronze.
Key facts
- Audrey Werro of Switzerland won gold in a championship-record 1:54.81sec.
- Britain's Keely Hodgkinson took silver in 1:55.01.
- Femke Broeders-Bol secured bronze in 1:55.54.
- Werro led from the front throughout the final.
Switzerland’s Audrey Werro won the women’s 800m final at the European Athletics Championships, leading from the front to claim gold in a championship-record time, according to the Guardian.
Werro crossed the line in 1:54.81sec, setting a championship best in what the Guardian described as “a classic for the ages.”
Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson pushed Werro all the way but had to settle for silver, finishing in 1:55.01. The Guardian reported that Werro ultimately proved too strong.
Femke Broeders-Bol took bronze, completing the podium with a time of 1:55.54.
The race had been widely anticipated, and the Guardian noted that the final “we all hoped for delivered” as the leading contenders battled for the title.
Why it matters
The women's 800m featured some of the sport's biggest names, and Werro's championship-record run marks a standout performance on the European stage. The close finish with Hodgkinson highlights a compelling rivalry in one of athletics' most watched events.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the European 800m women's final?
Audrey Werro of Switzerland won gold in a championship-record 1:54.81sec, according to the Guardian.
Where did Keely Hodgkinson finish?
Britain's Keely Hodgkinson finished second, taking silver in 1:55.01.
Who took bronze in the race?
Femke Broeders-Bol took bronze with a time of 1:55.54.