Zurich, Aug 27, 2026 (AFP) - Werro edges ever closer to elusive women's 800m world record

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2026-08-27

Switzerland's Audrey Werro edged ever closer to the elusive world record in the women's 800m at the Zurich Diamond League meet on Thursday. Werro clocked 1min 53.70sec for victory at the Letzigrund Stadium, a meet and national record and the third fastest time ever run over the two-lap distance. It improved by 0.10sec her previous best set at the Paris Diamond League in June. The 22-year-old Swiss sensation now owns four of the top 10 times in th......

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