Keely Hodgkinson, the darling of British athletics, is set to skip this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, which starts this Thursday. Despite bagging a silver at the last Games in Birmingham 2022, the 800m Olympic star has decided to focus on this summer’s European Championships in Birmingham instead. Notably absent from the English squad, the 24-year-old shared that her packed schedule left her with no choice but to prioritise her commitments.
And if you’re a fan of Keely’s iconic blonde locks, brace yourself for a possible transformation! She recently took to Instagram to tease her 640,000 followers about a potential switch back to her natural brunette look. Change is in the air both on and off the track!
While missing from the Commonwealth Games lineup, Keely’s influence is unmistakable. Following her sensational gold win at the Paris Olympics, she’s inked deals with top brands like Nike and Omega. She’s even launched her very own training and racing collection with Nike—a dream come true for the once-aspiring young athlete. In her own words, “If you told 10-year-old Keels she’d have her own collection out with Nike, she’d have died. Hope y’all love it as much as I do.”
So, while we won’t see her compete in Glasgow, we’re bound to catch more of this golden girl elsewhere. Keep an eye out for her spectacular return to the track and perhaps a new hairstyle to match!