World Athletics Indoor Championships 2026: Keely Hodgkinson wins 800m gold

Keely Hodgkinson claimed her first world indoor title in dominating fashion, winning 800 meters gold in record time in Poland.

The Olympic gold medalist became Great Britain’s first women’s 800 meters world champion – indoors or outdoors – with a time of one minute 55.30 seconds.

The world record holder continued her warm-up track after her victory and stated that she planned to represent her country in the women’s 4×400 meter relay race at the end of the final race day in Torun.

The outdoor worlds and the Commonwealth Games are now the only major international championships of the six where Hodgkinson has yet to win an 800 meters gold medal.

Hodgkinson’s victory was Great Britain’s fourth medal in Torun – a gold each – and completed the 28-minute feat following victories by training partner Georgia Hunter Bell and pole vaulter Molly Caudery on a sensational Sunday for the team.

Josh Kerr started the celebrations by winning the 3,000 meter title on Saturday.

More to follow.