Keely Hodgkinson, Britain's Olympic champion, is set to return from injury to compete in the women's 800m at this summer's London Athletics Meet, scheduled for Saturday, July 19. The 23-year-old was forced to withdraw from February's Keely Klassic in Birmingham due to a hamstring injury but is now ready to make her comeback at the prestigious event.
Hodgkinson made history at last year’s event at London Stadium, setting a meeting record, national record, and personal best with a time of 1:54.61, which placed her sixth in the world all-time rankings. This remarkable performance laid the foundation for her to aim for gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics, as she looks to build on her Olympic silver from Tokyo.
Reflecting on her past success, Hodgkinson expressed excitement about returning to the Olympic stadium in London, where the crowd's support will be invaluable for her preparations. She shared her ambition to achieve even greater success, particularly in the World Championships later this year, as she continues to strive for the world gold that has eluded her. The London Athletics Meet, part of the Wanda Diamond League, will serve as an important milestone on her journey toward the World Championships in Tokyo.
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