Women’s 800 meters in the spotlight as Britain hosts European championships for 1st time
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — In her first race at the European championships, British teenager Audrey Werro, a Swiss star, will make her mark in the women's 800 meters after setting the third-fastest time in the women's category. Competing against reigning Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson and Dutch star Femke Broeders-Bol, Werro aims to secure a medal, though the race's pace and tactics remain uncertain.
Meanwhile, British CEO Jack Buckner expressed his ambition to dominate the sporting landscape during the seven-day event, with an estimated 1,600 athletes from 49 member federations participating.
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