Keely Hodgkinson finished second in the 800 meters at the Diamond League event in Stockholm, trailing behind Audrey Werro from Switzerland. Despite the loss, Hodgkinson vowed to bounce back stronger in their next encounter.
After placing seventh in the 400m race in Rome, Hodgkinson returned to her preferred distance but was outmatched by Werro, who set a new record with a time of 1:53.98. The British athlete ran a personal best of 1:54.33 but couldn’t match Werro’s pace.
Hodgkinson acknowledged Werro’s performance, expressing respect for her rival’s racing skills. Despite the defeat, she remains determined to achieve her goal of breaking the world record in London next month.
Following her recent races, Hodgkinson revealed her plans to compete in the 800m event in Eugene and the upcoming Diamond League meet in London. Despite feeling nervous before the races, she sees them as opportunities to improve and learn from her experiences.
In a surprising turn of events in Stockholm, pole vault star Armand Duplantis suffered a rare defeat to Kurtis Marschall after failing to clear 6.05m. Duplantis accepted the loss gracefully, acknowledging his opponent’s victory.
Meanwhile, British sprinter Amy Hunt set a personal best in the 200m race but couldn’t outpace world champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden. The day also saw the launch of a Sky smart TV designed for football enthusiasts, available for purchase alongside a Sky TV and Netflix package.
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