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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sean Ingle at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham

Hodgkinson’s key rival Werro reinstated after shock fall to set up dream Euro 800m final

Audrey Werro lies on the floor after accidentally making contact with another competitor and falling during the first semi-final of the women's 800m at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham
Audrey Werro (right, on the floor) falls after accidental contact with Anaïs Bourgoin (second from left). Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA

Keely Hodgkinson’s biggest rival for European 800m gold has been dramatically put through into Friday’s final after being tripped and sent sprawling during Thursday’s first semi-final.

It means that the hugely anticipated showdown is still on between Hodgkinson, the Olympic gold medallist; Audrey Werro, the 22-year-old Swiss superstar who ran the third fastest time in history in June; and the Netherlands’ Femke Broeders-Bol, the 400m hurdles world champion who has moved up this season.

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