Following a chaotic semi-final heat at the European 800m championships, Swiss athlete Audrey Werro has been granted a spot in the final. Werro, considered a primary rival to Olympic gold medalist Keely Hodgkinson, suffered a significant fall during her race on Thursday. Initially, the incident left her finishing in last place, casting doubt on her ability to advance to the final round.

Race officials reviewed the incident and determined that Werro was tripped, leading to the decision to reinstate her into the final field. This ruling preserves the anticipated competitive matchup between Hodgkinson, Werro—who recently clocked the third-fastest time in history—and Dutch athlete Femke Broeders-Bol. The final is scheduled for Friday, with the field now expanded to include the reinstated runner despite her initial failure to qualify based on time or placement.