Keely Hodgkinson puts on shades and breezes into European 800m semi-finals in style
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson successfully qualified for the European 800m semi-finals with her fastest-ever heat time. She joked about wearing sunglasses during the race, citing a desire to prevent wrinkles and avoid early Botox use.
Why it matters
Hodgkinson's strong performance reinforces her status as a top contender for the European title and highlights her current peak physical condition.
Keely Hodgkinson is a race away from a potential showdown with Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol on Friday night. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA Keely Hodgkinson is a race away from a potential showdown with Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol on Friday night. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA European Athletics Championships Keely Hodgkinson puts on shades and breezes into European 800m semi-finals in style Briton wore sunglasses for first time in a race in victory
Hodgkinson’s time of 1min 57.28sec her fastest in a heat
Prefer the Guardian on Google Keely Hodgkinson breezed through the opening round of the 800m at the European championships with her fastest time in a heat – before laughing about why she had worn sunglasses for the first time in a race.
“It’s sunny out there,” she joked. “I’m just trying not to get wrinkles and stop the need for Botox too early.”
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