Hodgkinson Eyes Euro Gold
Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson believes a European title would be nearly as special as her Olympic win, as she faces stiff competition in Birmingham
Keely Hodgkinson, the Olympic 800m champion, is set to compete in the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, where she will face stiff competition from rivals such as Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol.
The 24-year-old athlete believes that winning a European gold medal would be nearly as special as her Olympic title. Hodgkinson has won six global medals in six years as a professional athlete and is confident in her abilities, despite a stop-start outdoor season.
The European Athletics Championships, a biennial track and field event, will take place from August 10-16 in Birmingham, UK. The event will feature top athletes from around the world, including Werro, who has been the fastest woman in the world this year.
Hodgkinson's outdoor season has been marked by a “freak” injury and bad luck, including being beaten by Werro twice. However, she remains confident in her abilities, saying she is still capable of being the best in the world.
## What's at stake The European Athletics Championships will be available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer, allowing fans to watch Hodgkinson and other top athletes compete for gold. With the championships being held on home soil, Hodgkinson is determined to win the 800m gold and prove she is still a top contender.
The event is expected to be highly competitive, with Hodgkinson facing off against Werro and Broeders-Bol in the 800m event. Despite the challenges she has faced, Hodgkinson remains focused on her goal of winning a European gold medal, which she believes would be a significant achievement.
