Team GB gold medallist Keely Hodgkinson has revealed she’s now setting her sights on an 800m world record which has remained untouched since 1983.
The 22-year-old’s time in Paris was 1:56.72, with the record standing at 1:53.28. However, in July, she came close, securing 1:54.61.
“It’s definitely something I’ve thought about since I raced in London”, she said at the homecoming event for athletes last night (17 August).
“I think that record has stood for so long. It’s been a long time since anyone has hit [one minute and] 53 seconds, so I’d love to do that. I think I can. I now believe I can do that.”