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Hodgkinson ready for 'battle of world records' in London

Hodgkinson ready for 'battle of world records' in London
BBC News Friday 29 May 2026, 05:26 UTC 1 min read
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Keely Hodgkinson has expressed her desire to challenge the women's 800m world record at the London Diamond League in July. She stated that she would "love" the opportunity to achieve this milestone on home soil.

Keely Hodgkinson says she would "love" to break the long-standing women's 800m world record on home soil at the London Diamond League in July.
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