Femke Bol faces rising pressure as Werro claims Diamond League win over Broeders-Bol

Femke Bol is at the centre of growing 800m rivalry as top athletes prepare for key races in Zurich and Budapest.

Hunter Bell names Femke Bol among Big Three for Zurich 800m showdown

Georgia Hunter Bell says she is ready to take on Audrey Werro, Keely Hodgkinson and Femke Broeders-Bol in a fast-paced 800m in Zurich next week. Bell added the 1500m European Championship title to her Commonwealth 800m gold and 1500m world indoor crown this season. She admitted she has not run a personal best in 2026 but feels she is having her best year through consistent wins. Bell revealed she and the top trio have been in talks with world champion Lilian Odira about setting up a big five clash before the end of 2026. The most likely venue is the Ultimate Championships in Budapest next month where a $150000 first prize is on offer.

Werro holds off Broeders-Bol to win Diamond League 800m in Lausanne

Audrey Werro fended off a late push from Femke Broeders-Bol to win the women's 800m at the Diamond League event in Lausanne on 18 August 2026. Werro, Switzerland's new European champion, secured the victory in front of her home crowd. The race time was not disclosed in the source but Werro has run 15380 this season the third fastest in history. Broeders-Bol finished second after a strong final bend.

• Femke Bol is referenced by Hunter Bell as one of the Big Three in upcoming 800m races
• Audrey Werro defeated Femke Broeders-Bol in Lausanne Diamond League on 18 August 2026
• Hunter Bell aims for a big five clash including Femke Bol at Ultimate Championships in Budapest
• Werro's season best of 15380 ranks as third fastest 800m in history