Detailed Preview of the Budapest 2026 Women's 800 Metres Race
Audrey Werro, Keely Hodgkinson, and Femke Broeders-Bol are preparing for a major battle in the women's 800-metre category at the event in Budapest.
In the women's 800 metres races to be held in Budapest as part of the World Athletics Ultimate Championships 2026, the in-form names of the season, Audrey Werro, Keely Hodgkinson, and Femke Broeders-Bol, will take to the track for medals.
Race Schedule and Program Details
The semi-final races of the organization will take place on Friday, September 11 at 20:57.
The grand final will be run on Saturday evening, September 12 at 20:18, and the medals will find their owners.
Audrey Werro's Rise and Leadership
Swiss 22-year-old athlete Audrey Werro has remained undefeated outdoors in the 2026 season.
With a time of 1:53.70 she ran in Zurich, she achieved the world lead of the season and placed third on the all-time list.
Keely Hodgkinson's Status and Return
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson had missed recent races due to a thigh injury she experienced.
Preparing to return to the track in Budapest, the British athlete aims to recapture her form from the beginning of the year.
Femke Broeders-Bol's Successful Transition
Femke Broeders-Bol has shown remarkable progress in her first season transitioning from the 400 metres hurdles to the 800 metres.
Finishing second right behind Werro in the race in Brussels, the Dutch athlete proved her contention with the 1:54.71 she recorded in Zurich.
Other Strong Medal Contenders
Addison Wiley ranks among the ambitious pursuers of the podium following her world indoor bronze medal in Toruń.
2019 world champion Halimah Nakaayi and 2021 Olympic medalist Raevyn Rogers also stand out with their experience in the race.