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Hodgkinson Advances as Rival Falls, Appeal Succeeds
13 Aug
Summary
- Audrey Werro fell dramatically but successfully appealed to reach the final.
- Keely Hodgkinson secured her spot by winning her semi-final heat.
- Hodgkinson expressed hope for an exciting final race.
Keely Hodgkinson has secured her place in the women's 800m final at the European Championships, demonstrating a strong performance in her semi-final heat. She crossed the finish line first with a time of one minute 57.38 seconds, showcasing her dominance.
Earlier in the competition, rival Audrey Werro experienced a dramatic fall on the final bend of her semi-final. Despite hitting the track, the Swiss runner managed to finish, and a subsequent appeal was successful, allowing her to compete in Friday's final.
Hodgkinson acknowledged hearing the crowd's reaction to Werro's fall. Speaking before the appeal outcome, Hodgkinson conveyed her hopes for a challenging final, stating, "I hope she's in the final tomorrow, that'd be a really exciting race."
