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Keely Hodgkinson and Josh Kerr headline funding for Team GB athletes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 10:15 AM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Keely Hodgkinson and Josh Kerr headline funding for Team GB athletes
Summary

Keely Hodgkinson and Josh Kerr lead a list of 62 athletes nominated for Olympic funding ahead of the LA28 Games. This support is part of the UK Athletics Olympic World Class Programme for 2027, focusing on athletes' potential to win medals. Funded by the National Lottery, the program includes tiers for Podium, Podium Potential, and Relay. It aims to provide crucial support such as competition opportunities and training environments for all selected athletes. Paula Dunn, Performance Director at UK Athletics, emphasized the importance of this backing in helping athletes achieve their ambitions on the global stage.

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  • •62 athletes nominated for funding by UK Athletics for LA28.
  • •Funding supports competition opportunities and training camps.
  • •Selection recognizes current achievements and future potential.
  • •Hodgkinson and Kerr among established and emerging talents.
  • •Athletes must demonstrate realistic potential for Olympic success.
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  • 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Keely Hodgkinson and Josh Kerr lead 62 athletes on Olympic funding for Team GB on road to LA28
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The funding for Team GB’s biggest stars aims to support the push for a medal at the 2027 Olympics

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