Keely Hodgkinson looks on after finishing second in the women's 800m final at the Ultimate Championship. Image accompanying BBC Sport Athletics’ report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Keely Hodgkinson, Britain's Olympic champion, finished second in the 800m race at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship. She overcame a hamstring injury sustained during the European Championship final.
Hodgkinson, who was unsure if she would compete, managed to overtake Femke Broeders-Bol on the home straight. Audrey Werro won the race, highlighting her dominance in the event. Read more racing coverage.
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What should runners know about Hodgkinson Overcomes Hamstring Injury to Secure Second Place at Championship?
Despite a recent hamstring tear, Keely Hodgkinson finished second in the 800m race. Keely Hodgkinson, Britain's Olympic champion, finished second in the 800m race at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship. She overcame a hamstring injury sustained during the European Championship final.
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Runner World published this brief on September 12, 2026. The underlying BBC Sport Athletics report was dated September 12, 2026.
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