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SportFriday 29 May 2026

British middle-distance star Keely Hodgkinson is setting her sights on one of track and field's most elusive prizes: the 800m world record that has stood for 42 years. The Olympic champion will make her assault on the mark at the Diamond League meeting in London this July, giving fans a thrilling summer showdown on home soil.

Hodgkinson's pursuit of this historic record represents a remarkable moment for British athletics, combining individual ambition with the kind of compelling storyline that captures public imagination. Breaking a four-decade-old record would cement her legacy among the sport's all-time greats. Read the full story →

Today's takeaway: When world-class athletes chase history on home turf, everyone wins.

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