Athletics

Werro prevails over rivals in close 800m battle

September 12, 2026

Audrey Werro secured the Ultimate Champion title after a dominant performance in the women's 800m decider. The race concluded with Werro surging ahead in the closing straight to outpace her competition.

She finished in front of British runner Keely Hodgkinson as well as Femke Broeders-Bol representing the Netherlands to seal the triumph.

Original source: BBC Sport ↗

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