Torun, Poland, March 23, 2026 (AFP) - Hodgkinson in 'shape of her life' with eye on Kratochvilova's record

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2026-03-23
Keely Hodgkinson's rivals will be grateful there is not a world outdoor champs or an Olympic Games this season as the Briton boasted of being in "the shape of her life" after wrapping up world indoor 800m gold. The 24-year-old left the competition for dead in an impressive gun-to-tape performance in Torun, Poland, on Sunday that saw her win in a blistering 1min 55.30sec. Her time was not only a championship record but also the second fastest time......
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