Keely Hodgkinson launches her own Athletics event

Paris Olympic 800m gold medallist, Keely Hodgkinson has announced the launch of her own Athletics event slated in February 15, 2025 at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham.

The inaugural ‘Keely Klassic’ will mark Hodgkinson’s first race since winning Olympic title in August and she will attempt to break the 800m World Indoor Record, which was set 22 years-ago which happens to be very day she was born.

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The event is set to be an hour-long show, with nine races on the table that will involve top British stars wearing new kit without bibs and with live music and celebrity appearances.

“We are hoping to just bring something fun to track,’ said Hodgkinson. ‘We want to create a legacy within ourselves and try to bring more eyes to track and field, especially my generation. That is the aim.

Last night Hodgkinson was crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year, becoming the first SPOTY winner from athletics since Mo Farah in 2017 and the first female from track and field to triumph since Kelly Holmes in 2004.