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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Figure caption, Werro causes shock in Stockholm as she's beats Hodgkinson By Ben Collins BBC Sport journalist Published 4 minutes ago Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson ran a personal best at the Diamond League in Stockholm but it was not enough to beat Audrey Werro. The Swiss athlete stunned Hodgkinson by winning in a time of one minute and 53.98 seconds - the third fastest women's 800m time ever and fastest in the world this year. Hodgkinson was narrowly behind in a British record of 1:54:33 while American Roisin Willis was third in 1:57:56. The 24-year-old Briton has targeted the world record this year and smashed the world indoor record in February. And although she ran her fastest 800m time since July 2024 - 1:54.61 at the Diamond League meeting in London - Werro took more than a second off her previous best (1:56.64). The 22-year-old set the pace during a first lap of 55.54 seconds and although Hodgkinson hit the front with 300m remaining, Werro cruised past her just after they turned onto the home straight. Hodgkinson finished seventh in a rare outing over 400m during Thursday's Diamond League meeting in Rome. More to follow. Related topics Athletics More on this story Hodgkinson ready for 'battle of world records' in London Published 29 May
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    Its fascinating to see how an athletes personal best performance can still come up short against a formidable opponent. Hodgkinson must have put in a commendable effort, but Werros superior skills and tactics proved too much to overcome. Despite the disappointment, its a testament to the high level of competition in this sport and the importance of continued improvement.
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    Its always a reminder that personal bests are just a snapshot of one performance. Hodgkinsons effort was admirable, but Werros consistency and speed were simply on another level. Great race, both athletes! #TrackAndField #Olympics
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    True, personal bests can be fleeting. Hodgkinson showed grit, but Werros pace and endurance really shone through. A reminder to appreciate both the highs and the steady progress. Well played, all around!
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    Personal bests are just a snapshot, but Werros time is a testament to her consistency and speed. Hodgkinsons effort was admirable, but Werros performance today was on another level. Great race, both athletes!
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    Keely, you always push the limits! But Werros pace is something else entirely. Shows what consistency can do. Well done, both!
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