Hodgkinson into 800m final after dramatic Werro fall
Summary
Keely Hodgkinson reached the final of the women's 800m race at the European Championships after winning her semi-final. Audrey Werro fell during her semi-final race but was allowed to compete in the final after a successful appeal.Key Facts
- Audrey Werro fell near the end of her semi-final race but got up and finished last.
- Werro clipped her own leg before falling, according to video footage.
- Despite the fall, an appeal allowed Werro to advance to the final.
- Keely Hodgkinson won her semi-final race with a time of 1:57.38.
- Hodgkinson had strong competition from athletes like Femke Broeders-Bol and Werro.
- Jemma Reekie, another British runner, also qualified for the final by winning her semi-final.
- The final race will have 10 athletes instead of the usual 9 due to the appeal decision.
- Gabija Galvydyte from Lithuania, who was knocked by Werro during the fall, will also race in the final.
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