Keely Hodgkinson Aims to Break 800m Record

Keely Hodgkinson, the 22-year-old gold medalist in the 800m at the Paris Olympics, is aiming to break the longstanding world record of 1:53.28 set by Jarmila Kratochvilova in 1983. Despite her winning time of 1:56.72 in Paris being below her personal best of 1:54.61, Hodgkinson expressed her confidence in achieving the record, emphasizing the advancements in sports science and technology. She plans to pursue this goal at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where she hopes to secure her first world gold medal. Hodgkinson also highlighted the importance of the upcoming Diamond League final in Brussels, where she is vying for her third title. Meanwhile, Team GB's Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy noted the broader legacy of the athletes, emphasizing their inspirational impact on the public. Hodgkinson's determination reflects her belief in her potential to surpass a record that has remained unbroken for over four decades.