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Keely Hodgkinson Defends European 800m Title Amid Illness, British Relay Team Seals Gold in Rome

Posted : 13 June 2024

Keely Hodgkinson showcased her resilience by successfully defending her European 800m title despite battling illness, clocking a dominant victory in Rome. The 22-year-old British athlete led from start to finish, crossing the line in a time of one minute 58.65 seconds. Despite struggling with her health, Hodgkinson expressed her determination to secure the win, emphasizing the importance of pushing through adversity.

 

After her race, Hodgkinson revealed that she had been unwell since the previous day, making her victory even more impressive. Despite not achieving the time she aimed for, she expressed satisfaction with her performance, highlighting her focus on securing the win.

 

In a fitting end to the championships, the British women's 4x100m relay team, comprising Dina Asher-Smith, Desiree Henry, Amy Hunt, and Daryll Neita, secured another gold medal. Led by Asher-Smith and anchored by Neita, the team clocked a time of 41.91 seconds, outpacing France and the Netherlands. The victory was a testament to the team's unity and determination to excel ahead of the upcoming Olympic Games.

 

Reflecting on their win, Asher-Smith and Neita expressed their excitement and optimism for the future, highlighting the team's focus on experimenting and improving ahead of the Olympics in Paris. Their gold medals contributed to Great Britain's third-place finish in the medal table, with four golds and 13 medals overall, showcasing the team's strength and competitiveness on the European stage.

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