Keely Hodgkinson has let her feelings fly over the potential blockage of her dream—bringing the World Athletics Championship to London! This 24-year-old running sensation is not holding back, taking aim at West Ham for possibly dashing hopes of staging the 2029 championships on home turf. Despite plans to use the London Stadium, West Ham isn’t budging from their long-term lease, prioritising their football fixtures over a global track and field event.
Hodgkinson, who clinched gold in the 800m at the 2024 Olympics, cheekily remarked on social media that Team GB would bring more medals to the stadium than West Ham has seen in its history. Unfazed by the backlash from some Hammers fans, she doubled down, stating the move would be unforgettable for British sport and calling for camaraderie over stadium rights: “Seems silly to take London out of the running when it’s only a few extra away games. Let us have this moment, pretty please!”
Fresh off a blazing victory at the World Indoor Championships in Poland, where she set a championship record, Keely is in peak form and brimming with confidence. Her impressive indoor time is second only to her world record and she’s setting her sights on the outdoor 800m record, which has stood for 43 years. With Keely’s unwavering determination and the public rallying behind her, it’s clear she’s ready to push boundaries and break barriers, on and off the track! What do you think? Let’s support Keely and bring the championship spotlight back to London! #GoKeely #WorldChampsLondon