Keely Hodgkinson returns to competition at the European Athletics Championships in an unusual position. After breaking the world indoor record over 800m in March, it looked as though the world was at her feet. But the Paris Olympic champion has had a distinctly stop-start outdoor season, troubled by a 'freak' injury and dogged by bad luck, and has been beaten resoundingly, twice, by Switzerland's breakout star Audrey Werro, the fastest woman in the world this year.
Keely Hodgkinson Returns to Competition at European Athletics Championships
UKPulse Sport DeskKeely Hodgkinson returns to competition at the European Athletics Championships after a stop-start outdoor season, where she has been beaten by Switzerland's Audrey Werro.
- Keely Hodgkinson returns to competition at the European Athletics Championships
- She has had a stop-start outdoor season, troubled by a 'freak' injury and dogged by bad luck
- Audrey Werro, the fastest woman in the world this year, is the favourite to win the 800m event
Why this matters: The European Athletics Championships are set to be an exciting event, with a strong field of competitors and a high level of competition.
What this means for you: If you're a fan of athletics, you won't want to miss the European Athletics Championships, which are set to be an exciting event with a strong field of competitors.