Keely Hodgkinson lays down marker as she begins bid for European Championships glory

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHodgkinson looked in fine form in her heat (PA)Home favourite Keely Hodgkinson made a winning start to her bid for European Championships glory on Tuesday.The 800m Olympic champion eased to victory in her heat to book her place in the semi-finals at the championships, which are being held at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.Switzerland’s Audrey Werro, the third-fastest woman ever over 800 metres, also won her own heat, ahead of what promises to be a mouthwatering final later this week.Dutch star Femke Broeders-Bol was also victorious in her heat after stepping up from the 400m hurdles to the 800m this season, as she looks to challenge Hodgkinson and Werro.Hodgkinson was in a positive mood after her run, telling the BBC that the high standard of competition “brings out the best in me”.More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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