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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jack Rathborn

Keely Hodgkinson smashes 800m indoor world record with stunning run in Lievin

Keely Hodgkinson smashed the women’s 800m indoor record by almost a second to extend the Olympic champion’s blazing start to the 2026 season.

Crossing the finish line in 1:54.87, Hodgkinson looked supreme en route to victory at the prestigious World Indoor Tour Gold meeting in Lievin.

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