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Keely Hodgkinson exits in tears from UK Championships but injury fears played down

Georgia Hunter Bell breaks 800m championship record

Keely Hodgkinson exits in tears from UK Championships but injury fears played down

TL;DR

  • Keely Hodgkinson withdrew from the 400m at the UK Athletics Championships due to not feeling 100%, causing her to cry on the track.
  • Her team stated the withdrawal was precautionary to avoid risking injury before her 800m world record attempt.
  • Hodgkinson experienced muscle tightness at the end of her warm-up, leading to the decision.
  • This withdrawal follows a previous season missed due to a torn hamstring.
  • Georgia Hunter Bell won the 800m title with a championship record, and Matt Hudson-Smith won the men's 400m.
  • Success Eduan won the women's 200m, and Zharnel Hughes won the men's 200m.