Keely Hodgkinson returned to competitive racing after 376 days away due to hamstring injuries, achieving an astonishing time of 1:54.74, marking the fastest performance in the world this year by almost two seconds. Her result is the ninth fastest in 800m history and comes just before the world championships in Tokyo. Hodgkinson targeted a fast run due to limited races before the championships. Her pacing was strategic and effective, with strong competition showing numerous personal bests, including second-placed Odira and third-placed Nowe setting records.
Keely Hodgkinson returned to racing after 376 days due to hamstring issues and recorded a time of 1:54.74, fastest in the world this year by nearly two seconds.
Hodgkinson's performance was not only the best time this year, but also the ninth fastest in history, showcasing her readiness ahead of the world championships.
She set initial goals by using the wavelights for a target finish of 1:54.50 and maintained strong pacing throughout the race to achieve her goals.
The race saw seven personal bests among competitors, demonstrating the competitive quality of the field, with Odira and Nowe also achieving significant personal milestones.
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