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‘The one medal I don’t have’: confident Keely Hodgkinson targets a first world title

‘It’s been great. I couldn’t ask to be in a better position’

‘The one medal I don’t have’: confident Keely Hodgkinson targets a first world title

TL;DR

  • Keely Hodgkinson feels in top form for the world indoor championships after breaking the 800m world record.
  • She is the favorite for gold in Kujawy Pomorze, Poland.
  • Training has been successful, and she feels she has improved further.
  • Her main rival, Tsige Duguma, is unable to compete due to visa issues.
  • Hodgkinson recognizes that championship races require performing well over three consecutive days.
  • A medal at this event would complete her set of major championship honors.
  • She has previously missed the world indoors three times due to injury.