Switzerland's Audrey Werro upstaged home favourite Keely Hodgkinson to impressively win European championships women's 800m gold in Birmingham on Friday.
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Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Switzerland's Audrey Werro upstaged home favourite Keely Hodgkinson to impressively win European championships women's 800m gold in Birmingham on Friday.
Issued on: 14/08/2026 - 23:14Modified: 14/08/2026 - 23:40
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