Keely Hodgkinson's Race Against Injury: A Setback in Birmingham

Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson will miss the first 'Keely Klassic' indoor meet in Birmingham due to a hamstring injury. Despite missing the event, she remains positive about competing in the upcoming World Indoor Championships.

Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson will not be participating in the inaugural 'Keely Klassic' indoor meet this Saturday in Birmingham due to a hamstring injury.

Hodgkinson, aiming to break Jolanda Ceplak's long-standing indoor 800m record, expressed disappointment on Instagram, sharing the news of her unexpected withdrawal.

Despite this setback, the 'Keely Klassic' will feature various elite events, and Hodgkinson remains hopeful for a return to competition at the World Indoor Championships in March.