Keely Hodgkinson chases historic third European 800m gold on home soil in Birmingham

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British runner Keely Hodgkinson is competing at the European Championships in Birmingham, aiming to win her third consecutive 800m gold medal. The Olympic champion faces tough competition from Swiss athlete Audrey Werro and Dutch star Femke Bol. Hodgkinson has described a potential home victory as equally meaningful as her Olympic triumph. She acknowledged a recent defeat in Stockholm as a positive indicator of growing rivalry in the event. The women's 800m final is set to take place on Friday evening.

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