Keely Hodgkinson to Miss 2024 Season Due to Injury

Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson has announced the premature end of her competitive season due to a minor injury. The 22-year-old athlete, who gained significant attention for her victory in Paris during the Olympics, was scheduled to participate in the upcoming Diamond League meetings in September. In a heartfelt message on Instagram, Hodgkinson expressed her disappointment but also gratitude for the support she received throughout the year. Despite the setback, Hodgkinson's 2023 season was remarkable, as she won all nine of her 800m races. Following her success in Paris, she had set her sights on breaking the longstanding world record of 1:53.28, which has remained unbroken since 1983. However, with her injury, those aspirations will have to be postponed until next year. Looking ahead, Hodgkinson is also focused on the World Championships set to take place in Tokyo next September. She aims to improve upon her previous performances, where she secured silver medals in her last two appearances. The young athlete remains optimistic about her future in the sport and is determined to return stronger. As Hodgkinson takes time to recover, her fans and supporters are left eagerly anticipating her return to the track in 2024, where she hopes to continue her impressive trajectory in middle-distance running.