Keely Hodgkinson Wins Olympic Gold in 800m

Keely Hodgkinson made history by winning gold in the women's 800m at the Paris 2024 Olympics, becoming the first British woman to achieve this title since Dame Kelly Holmes in 2004. The 22-year-old athlete, who previously secured silver at the Tokyo Olympics, finished the race in 1:56.72, outpacing Ethiopia’s Tsige Duguma and Kenya’s Mary Moraa. Hodgkinson expressed her joy and relief, stating, 'I deserved this,' and emphasized the hard work that led to her victory. Her win contributed to Team GB's medal tally, which surpassed 40 medals during the Games. Hodgkinson’s achievement is a significant milestone for British athletics, signaling a promising future for her and her teammates. She credited the incredible crowd support at the Stade de France as a motivating factor in her performance.