Keely Hodgkinson Shines with Record-Breaking Performance at London Diamond League

Keely Hodgkinson, at 22, set a new British record with a dominant 1:54.61 victory at the London Diamond League, establishing herself as the favorite for the Paris Olympic 800 metres. The event saw several world-leading performances and personal bests, marking an impressive prelude to the upcoming Olympic Games.

Keely Hodgkinson delivered an emphatic statement by setting a new British record at the London Diamond League, running an impressive 1:54.61 in the 800 metres. This performance solidifies Hodgkinson as the woman to beat at the Paris Olympics.

A sellout crowd of 60,000 cheered on a British 1-2-3 finish, with Hodgkinson joined by Jemma Reekie and Georgia Bell, both setting personal bests. Hodgkinson remains the only athlete to run sub-1.56.00 this year, positioning herself as the favorite for Olympic gold.

Other notable performances included Femke Bol's victory in the women's 400-metre hurdles, Alison dos Santos winning the men's hurdles, and Italy's Leonardo Fabbri surprising in the shot put. The event served as an exciting precursor to the Paris Olympics.

(With inputs from agencies.)