Werro Stuns Hodgkinson with Historic 800m Run in Stockholm!
Werro Stuns Hodgkinson with Historic 800m Run in Stockholm!
Audrey Werro makes history with the third-fastest 800m run ever in Stockholm, besting Keely Hodgkinson's British record! An unforgettable night of athletics sets the stage for more record-breaking attempts.
A thrilling night of athletics unfolded in Stockholm, where Swiss sensation Audrey Werro delivered a performance that will be etched in the history books. Werro, who was largely unexpected to dominate to such an extent, stormed to victory in the 800m race, clocking an incredible 1 minute, 53.98 seconds. This phenomenal time marks the third fastest 800m ever recorded by a woman, a feat not seen since the early 1980s.
The race also saw Great Britain's Olympic champion, Keely Hodgkinson, achieve a personal best and set a new British record with a time of 1 minute, 54.33 seconds. Despite her exceptional performance, which places her sixth on the all-time list, Hodgkinson found herself outpaced by Werro's astonishing speed. It was a testament to the sheer brilliance of Werro's run, which saw her improve her personal best by nearly two seconds.
Remarkably, Hodgkinson remained upbeat despite the defeat. She shared her perspective, stating, "Honestly, I'm not that disappointed." She further emphasized that facing such strong competition is crucial for pushing boundaries. "I've mentioned the world record, and, to get down to the times that we're talking about, you can't do it by yourself. So I think this will actually be a pivotal moment." Her determination hints at future attempts to challenge the long-standing world record set in 1983.
Hodgkinson also revealed that her recent training has been focused on 400m speed and 1500m stamina, rather than specific 800m preparation. This suggests that with a more tailored approach, she believes she can close the gap and potentially surpass current records. She concluded, "I really work well with a little bit of anger and motivation so I can't complain too much." The stage is now set for a compelling rivalry and potential record-breaking showdowns in upcoming Diamond League events, particularly with Hodgkinson eyeing the world record at the London Diamond League in July.
