Keely Hodgkinson shines as Team GB’s rising Olympic champion, overcoming adversity

British athlete Keely Hodgkinson won gold in the women’s 800m final at the Paris Olympics, becoming Team GB’s next Olympics star after a long journey of hard work. She came to Paris determined to upgrade her silver from Tokyo three years ago and succeeded with a smart race and a determined finish. Hodgkinson’s victory marked Great Britain’s first track gold since Mo Farah’s in 2016. Despite the pressure and expectation as the favourite, she remained calm, leading from start to finish. Now a champion, Hodgkinson is prepared for the changes that come with Olympic success and aims to continue improving. She overcame setbacks and near misses to achieve her dream of winning gold at the Olympics. #KeelyHodgkinson #TeamGB #OlympicsGold #ParisOlympics #TokyoSilver #AthleticsStar #FirstGold #GreatBritain #TrackChampion #BritishAthlete #HardWorkPaysOff

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