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Hodgkinson runs world lead in first race since Olympics

Hodgkinson runs world lead in first race since Olympics

Summary

Keely Hodgkinson from Great Britain set a leading world time for the 800 meters in her first race since winning gold in the Paris Olympics. This race took place in Silesia and marked her return after over a year due to a hamstring injury.

Key Facts

  • Keely Hodgkinson won the 800m race with a world-leading time.
  • This was her first race since the Paris Olympics, where she won gold.
  • Hodgkinson had been out of action for 376 days because of a hamstring injury.
  • She set a new meeting record with a time of 1:54.74.
  • Her time was the fastest by any runner since the Paris 2024 Olympics.
  • The race occurred before the main Diamond League program on Saturday.
  • Hodgkinson is preparing for the World Championships in Tokyo, which start on 13 September.
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