Summary
Keely Hodgkinson, an Olympic 800m champion, went through a challenging year with two severe hamstring injuries but made a strong comeback in August. She aims to achieve her first World Championship gold at the upcoming event in Tokyo, despite setbacks that previously affected her competitive season.
Key Facts
- Keely Hodgkinson is a 23-year-old Olympic 800m champion.
- She suffered two hamstring tears in a year, delaying her return after winning at Paris 2024.
- Her first injury was a left hamstring tear before an indoor world record attempt in February.
- A second, more severe tear in May almost jeopardized her World Championships hopes.
- She returned competitively in August, running the year's fastest 800m in 1:54.74.
- Hodgkinson aims for a World Championship gold at the Tokyo event.
- Her coaching team played a crucial role in her recovery and motivation.
- Hodgkinson acknowledges the past year's difficulties but values the lessons learned.
