Keely Hodgkinson aims to break 800m world record in London
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 5:26 AM
Last updated May 29, 2026
Keely Hodgkinson plans to challenge the women's 800m world record at the London Diamond League in July. The race will take place on home soil, providing Hodgkinson with a significant opportunity to achieve the historic feat. This event is especially noteworthy as Hodgkinson has expressed her desire to break a long-standing record. Fans and athletes alike are anticipating the competition, which is likely to attract significant attention given the stakes involved.
- •Keely Hodgkinson targets the women's 800m world record.
- •The London Diamond League event is scheduled for July.
- •Breaking the record would occur on home soil for Hodgkinson.
- 5:26 AMBBC Sport — Hodgkinson ready for 'battle of world records' in London
"Keely Hodgkinson says she would "love" to break the long-standing women's 800m world record on home soil at the London Diamond League in July.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- MLB•Jun 2, 2026, 6:06 PMMariners hot streak catapults them up the power rankings
MLB•Jun 2, 2026, 5:56 PMDiamond League 2026 - Hodgkinson set for 400m test in Rome- MLB•Jun 2, 2026, 5:42 PMAthletics have a serious .194 Brent Rooker problem entering June
MLB•Jun 2, 2026, 5:27 PMUSC Pitching Coach Lands Lamar Head Coaching Job After 19-6 Regional Win- MLB•Jun 2, 2026, 3:27 PMAthletics pitchers struggle in their temporary hitter-friendly home ballpark
- MLB•Jun 2, 2026, 2:49 PMElephant Rumblings: A’s Look For Bounce Back On Road Trip
