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  • Audrey Werro Beats Keely Hodgkinson to Win 800m Final at World Athletics Ultimate Championship Day 2

    Audrey Werro Beats Keely Hodgkinson to Win 800m Final at World Athletics Ultimate Championship Day 2

    Werro Claims Ultimate Championship Title in Dominant 800m Performance

    Switzerland’s Audrey Werro delivered a commanding performance to win the women’s 800m final at the Ultimate Championships, securing the Ultimate Champion title after pulling away decisively on the final straight.

    Werro Surges Past World-Class Field

    The Swiss runner produced a perfectly timed finish to overcome a high-quality field that included Great Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson and the Netherlands’ Femke Broeders-Bol. Werro moved into a clear lead during the closing stages, holding her form under pressure to cross the line first in a statement victory.

    Championship Context and Broadcast Details

    The race formed part of the Ultimate Championships, a premier athletics competition showcasing elite middle-distance talent. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the action live and follow updates via BBC Sport, with coverage restricted to UK users only.

    Werro’s triumph marks a significant milestone in her career, announcing her arrival on the championship stage with a tactical and physically imposing run against two of Europe’s most decorated 800m specialists.

  • World Athletics Ultimate Championships Day 1: GB’s Keely Hodgkinson Wins Women’s 800m Semi-Final

    World Athletics Ultimate Championships Day 1: GB’s Keely Hodgkinson Wins Women’s 800m Semi-Final

    Keely Hodgkinson Advances to 800m Final at World Athletics Ultimate Championship

    Great Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson secured her place in the women’s 800 metres final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship after winning her semi-final heat comfortably. The Olympic silver medallist controlled the race from the front, crossing the line first to progress automatically to the medal-deciding round.

    Vancardo Suffers Heavy Fall in Same Heat

    The semi-final was marred by a nasty incident involving Switzerland’s Veronica Vancardo, who suffered a heavy fall during the race. The Swiss athlete went down hard on the track, bringing an abrupt end to her championship campaign. Medical staff attended to Vancardo immediately, though the severity of any injury has not yet been confirmed by event organizers.

    Live Coverage Details

    Fans in the United Kingdom can follow live coverage of the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, including the upcoming 800m final featuring Hodgkinson, via BBC Sport. The broadcast is available to UK users only.

  • Team Behind Keely Hodgkinson’s Golden Rise Drives 800m World Record Pursuit

    Team Behind Keely Hodgkinson’s Golden Rise Drives 800m World Record Pursuit

    The M11 Track Club’s foundations were established long before Keely Hodgkinson’s father proposed the now globally recognized name. Trevor Painter, who brings a background in rugby league and an impressive 47-second 400-meter personal best, has guided Hodgkinson’s development since she was 17. Prior to that, he coached Jenny Meadows to international success.

    From Vision to Global Recognition in Two Years

    It has taken just two years for Meadows’ vision of an official Manchester-based training group to become reality and earn a worldwide reputation.

    “I think everyone thought I was quite deluded. I had a vision of this happening, but I didn’t quite know how we were going to achieve it,” says Meadows.

    “At first, when we would hear people from other nations talk about M11, I was almost like, ‘oh my gosh, they’ve said M11’. It’s almost like a project that I brought home from school, and people are talking about it.”

    “Now people know instantly: that’s Jenny and Trevor, that’s some of the best athletes in the world. You don’t have to explain what M11 is. It’s pretty incredible.”

    Olympic Success Accelerates Growth

    Reaching that stage was never a given. The process was undoubtedly accelerated by Hodgkinson’s rise to Olympic gold, and further medals at Paris 2024 for teammates Hunter Bell and Lewis Davey.

    The sustained success on the track has allowed Painter and Meadows to expand the scale of their operation, with backing from big-name sponsors helping to add an assistant coach, track-side physiotherapist, and dedicated physiologist.

    “Back in the day, it was difficult because you’re working on a shoestring budget, trying to make things happen,” says Painter.

    “But, as Keely comes along and does well, you get a little bit of help from here and there.”

    “Then, as more people come and we have more success, we can go back to the sponsors and they give us a little more. It pays for strength and conditioning support, nutrition support, trackside physiotherapy – all which keep the athletes healthy.”

    “If they’re healthy, they can do their job of running as fast as they can.”