Keely Hodgkinson and rivals remain on course for blockbuster European 800m showdown

Keely Hodgkinson and her main rivals all advanced comfortably through their 800m heats on Tuesday at the European Championships, setting up a highly anticipated final. The three gold medal favourites each won their respective heats with ease, keeping the prospect of a blockbuster showdown firmly on track. The final is expected to be one of the most competitive women's 800m races of the season.