Keely Hodgkinson: Breaking Records, Setting Standards, and Leading the Charge to Paris 2024!

Keely Hodgkinson gave the home crowd exactly what they wanted, delivering a sensational performance at the London Diamond League. With a stunning time of 1:54.61, she not only won the 800m race but also set a new British record and the fastest time in the world in six years. This incredible achievement makes her the sixth fastest woman in history over this distance. As the race began, Hodgkinson took charge after the marker pulled out following the first lap. She maintained her lead, confidently pacing herself. By the final 100 meters, she streaked away from her closest competitor, fellow Briton Jemma Reekie. Georgia Bell finished third, completing an impressive British one-two-three finish. Both Reekie and Bell set personal bests, highlighting the depth of talent in British middle-distance running Chapters 00:00 - Opening 00:46 - Race Report 03:08 - Interview 04:37 - Ending COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER UNDER SECTION 107 OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1976 Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use.