🏆 Keely Hodgkinson’s candid BBC interview at the World Championships had us all ears! 🎤 After feeling “awful” during last year’s outdoor event, our Olympic 800m champ is back and ready to turn the tables at the World Indoor Championship in Poland this weekend. 🔥 She’s already making headlines after smashing the 800m indoor record in February, setting herself up as the one to watch!
Last year’s World Championship in Tokyo was a tough one for Keely as she navigated her way back from a hamstring injury. Despite this, she made it to the finals—but not without a fair bit of struggle: “Honestly, the rounds are awful… but I just wanted to enjoy being back in the stadium,” she confessed.
This time, with preparations going smoothly, Keely’s got her eyes set on indoor gold, and she’s drawing inspiration from her “just turns up” teenage mindset. At 24, she’s embracing the unpredictability and excitement of the competition. Her light-hearted jab at the event schedulers for slotting the 800m last had everyone chuckling: “Whoever put the 800m last, thank you.” 😂
This is her debut appearance at the World Indoors, and she’s determined to bag that elusive medal. Reflecting on the journey, she shared: “It’s the one medal I don’t have… just happy to make the start line this time.”
Catch her in action as she aims to strike gold and add to her incredible medal haul. 🌟 Let’s cheer Keely on as she races with fearlessness and fun. Who’s excited? 🙌 #KeelyHodgkinson #WorldChampionships #800mThrill