Werro stopped the clock at a sensational 1:53.98, producing a performance that places her among the fastest women in history over 800m, and marking one of the quickest times ever seen in the event’s modern era.
Hodgkinson, chasing her own historic mark, ran an outstanding British Record of 1:54.33, but it was not enough on the night as she was forced to settle for second place in a fiercely contested final.
Race Breakdown
The race exploded into life in the final 200m as Werro surged clear, holding off the challenge from Hodgkinson in a dramatic sprint finish that had the Stockholm crowd on its feet.
• Audrey Werro 🇨🇭 – 1:53.98 (Win, historic performance)
• Keely Hodgkinson 🇬🇧 – 1:54.33 (British Record, 2nd place)
Werro’s winning time confirms her rise into the global elite, while Hodgkinson’s performance reinforces her status as one of the most consistent championship-level 800m runners in the world.
Why This Race Matters
This result is being described as one of the most significant 800m clashes in recent decades, with both athletes pushing the limits of the event.
• Werro becomes one of the fastest 800m runners of all time
• Hodgkinson breaks another British Record in a losing effort
• A new rivalry is shaping the women’s middle-distance scene
Big Picture
With times like 1:53.98 and 1:54.33, the women’s 800m is entering a new era of speed. The Stockholm Diamond League has now produced one of the most talked-about races of the season, with both athletes signalling that even faster performances may be coming soon.
Werro takes the headlines, but Hodgkinson’s relentless push keeps the rivalry alive heading into the rest of the Diamond League season.