Hodgkinson takes 800m silver in Budapest after hamstring tear

Keely Hodgkinson finished second in the women's 800m final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest on Saturday, September 12, 2026, behind winner Audrey Werro of Switzerland. The British Olympic champion revealed after the race that her participation had been in doubt due to a hamstring tear sustained at the European Championships about a month earlier. Hodgkinson crossed the line in 1 minute 56.26 seconds, with Werro winning in 1:55.88. The result meant Hodgkinson earned a $75,000 prize for second place, while Werro took home $150,000. In her post-race interview, Hodgkinson expressed pride in her performance despite the injury setback. "When was the Europeans? Three or four weeks ago? I unfortunately tore my hamstring during that race. I didn't even know if I was going to be here. It was really touch and go," she said. "I was really close and I was going for the win, but I'm proud of how we all handled that." During the interview, Hodgkinson appeared to use an expletive, prompting the broadcaster to mute the audio. The interviewer also apologized for the language, noting that "emotions were high.