Keely Hodgkinson, the Olympic 800m champion, has withdrawn from a world record attempt and the European indoor championships following a hamstring injury discovered during her final training session. The 22-year-old expressed her disappointment, stating that she was in peak condition and had worked hard for this opportunity. Despite the injury, she plans to attend the Keely Klassic event to support fellow athletes and foster a festival atmosphere. Her management noted uncertainties about her participation in future competitions this winter, though she remains hopeful for the world indoor championships in China.
I won't lie when I got the news, I shed a tear, said Hodgkinson. I've worked so hard for this moment and was in the best shape of my life.
That's something I'm committed to for the long term. I'll be in Birmingham on Saturday doing everything I can to make sure it's an amazing night for the athletes and the fans.
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