Keely Hodgkinson prepares for 400m Diamond League debut in Rome
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 5:55 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Keely Hodgkinson will compete in her 400 metres Diamond League debut on June 4 in Rome, aiming to improve her speed for the 800 metres. The Olympic champion plans to use this race as a fun and strategic step to maintain her unbeaten streak in the 800m throughout the year. Hodgkinson has faced injuries that limited her 400m training but feels ready to take on this challenge. She is scheduled for additional 800m races in Stockholm and Eugene Diamond League meetings later this season.
- •Hodgkinson will race against top competitors including Natalia Bukowiecka and Amber Anning.
- •She plans to use the 400m event to boost her 800m performance.
- •Hodgkinson ran the fastest split in the recent World Indoor Championships relay.
- •She aims to maintain her undefeated status in the 800m this year.
- •Upcoming races include Stockholm and Eugene events, followed by the European Championships.
- 5:55 AMYahoo Sports — Keely Hodgkinson sets new personal best on Diamond League 400m debut in perfect preparation for record tilt
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — Keely Hodgkinson hopes ‘fun’ 400m Diamond League debut can help maintain 800m dominance
"Hodgkinson is targeting the 800m world record this summer and working on her speed over the shorter distance
"The Olympic 800m champion hopes to use the shorter distance to improve her speed
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 5:55 AMKeely Hodgkinson sets new personal best on Diamond League 400m debut in perfect preparation for record tilt
Hodgkinson is targeting the 800m world record this summer and working on her speed over the shorter distance
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 11:55 AMKeely Hodgkinson hopes ‘fun’ 400m Diamond League debut can help maintain 800m dominance
The Olympic 800m champion hopes to use the shorter distance to improve her speed
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