Keely Hodgkinson Shines with World-Leading 800m Performance on Return

Remarkable Comeback in Silesia

Great Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson made a sensational return to the track after more than a year, setting a world-leading time in the 800m at the Silesia meet. The 23-year-old, racing for the first time since her Olympic gold in Paris, clocked 1:54.74 to break the meeting record.

Dominant Victory

Hodgkinson finished well ahead of Kenya’s Lilian Odira and Botswana’s Oratile Nowe, producing her second-fastest career performance and the quickest time worldwide since her Olympic triumph in 2024.

Road to Recovery

Her return followed months of recovery after sustaining a hamstring injury in February, which delayed her comeback. Hodgkinson admitted that with limited race opportunities before the World Championships in Tokyo (starting 13 September), her goal was to run fast.

“That was so much fun,” she said. “I’m happy it worked.”

Eyes on World Championship Glory

Hodgkinson, who previously won silver at the 2022 and 2023 World Championships, is now determined to capture her first global title in Tokyo.

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FAQs

Where did Keely Hodgkinson make her comeback?

She returned at the Silesia meet, running in the women’s 800m.

What was her winning time?

Hodgkinson clocked 1:54.74, breaking the meeting record.

Who finished behind her?

Lilian Odira (Kenya) and Oratile Nowe (Botswana) finished second and third.

What injury kept her out?

She suffered a hamstring injury in February, delaying her return.

What is her next major target?

She is preparing for the World Championships in Tokyo, starting 13 September.