Keely Hodgkinson has achieved an extraordinary victory in the women’s 800m race, earning a gold medal and surpassing her previous silver medal performance in Tokyo three years prior.
The Team GB star showcased her talent under pressure, triumphing over a competitive field in Paris, which featured world champion Mary Moraa from Kenya.
Hodgkinson entered the Paris Games with great expectations, ranked first in the world, and effortlessly progressed through the heats and semi-finals.
Keely Hodgkinson has achieved an extraordinary victory in the women’s 800m race, earning a gold medal
She excelled amidst the cheers of an enthusiastic Stade de France crowd, clocking a stunning time of 1 minute 56.72 seconds, claiming the title of Olympic champion.
Hodgkinson strategically waited for a competitor to set the pace, which Ethiopia’s Tsige Duguma ultimately did.
This was all part of Hodgkinson’s game plan, as she positioned herself just behind her rival, prepared to take the lead.
She seized the opportunity moments later, moving into the lead three-quarters of the way through the first lap, and she never looked back.
As the halfway bell sounded, the elite athletes picked up the pace in a frantic effort to secure a spot on the Olympic podium.
Particularly, Hodgkinson needed to fend off a strong challenge from Moraa, who was neck-and-neck with the Brit during the latter part of the race.
However, the Team GB icon effortlessly accelerated, distancing herself from the competition to cross the finish line victoriously.
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