Hodgkinson stunned by Werro despite personal best

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Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson clocked a personal best at the Diamond League meet in Stockholm, yet still finished second to Switzerland's Audrey Werro. Hodgkinson's improved time proved insufficient against Werro's stronger finish on the track. The result marks an unusual defeat for the defending Olympic champion, who has dominated the 800m distance but encountered a rival she couldn't outsprint despite her best effort.