Keely Hodgkinson has clinched Britain's first athletics gold medal of the Paris Olympics, triumphing in the women's 800m final with a time of 1:56.72, surpassing her previous silver medal performances. The 22-year-old athlete has demonstrated remarkable improvement, having set a personal best of 1:54.61 earlier this year, and she becomes the third British woman to win Olympic gold in this event. Facing tough competition, including world champion Mary Moraa and Ethiopian runner Tsige Duguma, Hodgkinson skillfully led the race after a strong start. Her victory is celebrated as a culmination of her journey from a young athlete inspired by Jessica Ennis-Hill's London 2012 performance. This win adds to Team GB's medal tally, following a bronze in the mixed 4x400m relay. Hodgkinson's performance underscores her status as the world number one and a rising star in athletics.