Hodgkinson beaten by Werro despite personal best in Diamond League

Great Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson was beaten by Switzerland’s Audrey Werro in the women’s 800m at the Stockholm Diamond League, despite setting a new personal best.

The BBC Sport video report says Hodgkinson produced a strong run but was unable to hold off Werro, who came out on top in the race. The result added another notable chapter to a competitive Diamond League meeting, with Hodgkinson still showing encouraging form even in defeat.

Hodgkinson sets personal best in Stockholm

Hodgkinson’s performance stood out because she improved her own mark while racing against a high-quality field. A personal best is often a key sign of progress, and the British athlete’s time underlined that she remains in strong shape on the international circuit.

Even so, Werro proved the faster finisher on the day. The Swiss runner’s victory denied Hodgkinson the win, but the British athlete’s new personal best will still be viewed as a positive step as the season continues.

Werro takes the win in women’s 800m

Werro’s success in Stockholm ensured she left the Diamond League meeting with the headline result in the women’s 800m. The race was closely watched because Hodgkinson remains one of Britain’s leading middle-distance names, and any meeting between top-level contenders draws attention.

While the BBC Sport clip does not provide further race details, the outcome was clear: Hodgkinson was beaten, but only after delivering a personal best. That combination of progress and defeat makes the Stockholm race a significant moment in her Diamond League campaign.

The result also reinforces the depth of competition in women’s 800m running, where small margins can decide the outcome. Hodgkinson’s personal best suggests she is moving in the right direction, even if Werro had the final say in Stockholm.