Keely Hodgkinson impressed with her performance in the 800m race after being sidelined for 376 days due to hamstring injuries. She clocked a time of 1:54.74, just 0.15 seconds short of her national record. This time was significantly faster than the next best performance in 2025, making her a strong contender for gold at the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo.
Hodgkinson expressed her happiness at returning to the track after a long break, emphasizing the importance of her fast time as she has limited races before Tokyo. Her training partner, Georgia Hunter-Bell, also showcased a strong performance in the 1500m event.
In other events, Gudaf Tsegay of Ethiopia won the women’s 1500m, while Jamaican sprinter Kishane Thompson set a joint meet record in the men’s 100m. Sky has announced a discounted bundle for Essential TV and Sky Sports for the upcoming season, offering over 1,400 live matches across various leagues.