Staff reporter at Stride Count, covering Athletics.
The 2028 US Olympic Trials will be held in Eugene, Oregon, from June 17-22, 2028, marking the sixth consecutive Trials to be held in the city. However, the event will be condensed to six days, with the 10,000m and combined events held separately earlier in the spring.
Audrey Werro secured her first major title with a championship-record 1:54.81 in the European 800m final, outpacing defending champion Keely Hodgkinson (1:55.01) in a tactical masterclass. Femke Broeders-Bol, a 400m hurdles specialist, claimed bronze in 1:55.54, setting a Dutch record.
The European 800m final is set to take place on Friday, featuring a highly anticipated battle between Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson and 22-year-old Audrey Werro of Switzerland. Werro has been making waves in the athletics world with her impressive performances, including a 1:53.80 personal best time in June.
Eritrea's Habtom Samuel set a new course record at the 2026 Falmouth Road Race with a time of 30:53, while Kenya's Pamela Kosgei narrowly edged out Jess McClain in the women's race with a time of 35:25.
US middle-distance runner Jonah Koech has claimed he did not dope despite accepting a 3-year ban from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). Koech's case has sparked controversy after he admitted guilt in order to receive a reduced ban from four years to three.