*Jemma Reekie’s Performance in the 800m Event*
– *Advances to Semi-Finals*: Jemma Reekie, the second-fastest woman in the world in 2024, successfully managed her 800m heat and advanced to the semi-finals ¹.
– *Confident Performance*: Reekie won her heat comfortably in just over two minutes, demonstrating her confidence and good shape heading into the next round ¹.
– *All Brits and US Athletes Move Forward*: Alongside Reekie, all three British athletes (Phoebe Gill and Keely Hodgkinson) and all three US athletes competing in the 800m event also qualified for the semi-finals ¹.
– *Previous Success*: Earlier this year, Reekie won the British indoor 800m title in a championship record time of 1:58.24, showcasing her impressive form ².
– *World Athletics Indoor Championships*: Reekie also won silver in the 800m event at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow, further highlighting her skills ³.