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Athletics Europeans: Audrey Werro Falls but Reaches Final

Audrey Werro falls in the semifinals of the Athletics Europeans in Birmingham but qualifies for the final.

13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The European Athletics Championships are taking place from August 10 to 16 in Birmingham. Swiss athlete Audrey Werro, considered a favorite in the 800 meters, fell heavily during the semifinals but still managed to qualify for the final.

According to NZZ, Werro delivered the necessary performance to compete in the final, marking a significant achievement for the Swiss team. She will be the third Swiss woman to compete in the final.

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