Hodgkinson Returns for London Diamond League 800m

Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson will return from a hamstring injury to compete in the women's 800m at the London Diamond League meet on July 19, an event where she set a British record last year before winning gold at the Paris Olympics. The 23-year-old remained unbeaten over 800m in 2024 and is now seeking her first world title at the World Championships in Tokyo this September, having previously earned two world silvers and an Olympic silver in Tokyo 2020. Hodgkinson described racing in London as a dream and credited her 2023 performance as key to her Olympic triumph. She aims to add a world title and potentially the longstanding world 800m record to her achievements. The London meet is a crucial preparation for her championship ambitions, with anticipation high for her return. Hodgkinson continues her pursuit of more historic milestones in the sport.