Werro gets spot in 800m final after tumble in semifinal at European championships

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Swiss athlete Audrey Werro advanced to the 800m final at the European championships after a fall caused by contact with Anais Bourgoin during the semifinal. Despite the tumble, the decision was made to grant her a place in the final due to the circumstances.

Swiss star Audrey Werro was given a spot in the 800-meter final after falling in her semifinal at the European championships Thursday. Werro was leading her heat at Alexander Stadium when she fell. Footage showed Anais Bourgoin's left hand making contact with Werro's right foot before Werro tumbled on the last bend.