Hodgkinson Beaten by Werro's 1:53.98 Record
Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson was stunned by Audrey Werro at the Diamond League in Stockholm, as Werro set a new record time of 1:53.98.
- Audrey Werro sets third-fastest women's 800m time with 1:53.98
- Keely Hodgkinson runs personal best and British record with 1:54.33
- Werro's time is the fastest women's 800m in 43 years
- American Roisin Willis finishes third with personal-best 1:57.56
- Werro breaks Diamond League record with her 1:53.98 time
Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson was stunned by Audrey Werro at the Diamond League in Stockholm, as Werro set a new record time of 1:53.98.
Despite running a personal best and British record of 1:54.33, Hodgkinson finished second.
Officials said the race was one of the most competitive 800m events in recent history.
Hodgkinson's Personal Best Not Enough
Hodgkinson, competing in her first outdoor 800m race of the season, was narrowly behind Werro.
'I am still in shock at this performance!' admitted Werro.
Witnesses said the crowd was on the edge of their seats as Werro powered away over the final straight.
Meanwhile, American Roisin Willis continued her rise with a personal-best 1:57.56 to finish third.
Werro's Rise to Fame
Werro, who claimed silver behind Hodgkinson at the World Indoor Championships in March, improved her previous personal best of 1:55.91 by nearly two seconds.
Experts said Werro's performance was a statement of her intent to become one of the best 800m runners in the world.
Despite this, Hodgkinson remains one of the fastest women in history, with her time of 1:54.33 making her one of the top contenders for future events.
Historic Context of Werro's Record
Werro's time of 1:53.98 is the fastest women's 800m time in 43 years, since Jarmila Kratochvilova set the world record of 1:53.28.
Sources confirmed that Werro's performance will now be firmly in the sights of both Werro and Hodgkinson as they aim to break the world record.
Historically, the women's 800m event has been one of the most competitive in athletics, with numerous record-breaking performances over the years.
Reaction to Werro's Record-Breaking Performance
The crowd at the Stockholm Diamond League was left in awe of Werro's performance, with many taking to social media to express their shock and admiration.
Meanwhile, Hodgkinson was gracious in defeat, congratulating Werro on her record-breaking performance.
As the athletics world continues to react to Werro's stunning performance, one thing is certain - the women's 800m event will be one to watch in the coming months.
Despite the loss, Hodgkinson remains focused on her goals, with her sights set on future events.
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