Keely Hogkinson joins the ranks of Dame Kelly Holmes and Ann Packer with Olympic 800m gold - now the former Team GB heroes hail her achievement and what to expect next Keely Hodgkinson has joined elite company after winning Olympic 800m gold The 22-year-old has emulated both Dame Kelly Holmes and Ann Packer The Team GB icons have now hailed Hodgkinson's sensational achievement By Dame Kelly Holmes and Ann Packer Published: 17:33 EDT, 6 August 2024 | Updated: 17:35 EDT, 6 August 2024 e-mail View comments Keely Hodgkinson secured her status as Team GB 's golden girl by becoming only the third British woman to win the 800m as she claimed gold at the Paris Olympics. The 22-year-old dominated the final in Paris to end her wait for a first global title by beating Ethiopia 's Tsige Duguma and long-term rival Kenyan runner Mary Moraa. Victory saw Hodgkinson become only the 10th British woman to win an athletics gold medal at the Olympics – and the first since Jessica Ennis-Hill in 2012, with the medal ceremony giving her the moment to celebrate the sensational success.
Hodgkinson's inspirational Olympic gold places her in esteemed company as the world No.1 emulated the accomplishments of Kelly Holmes in 2004 and Ann Packer in 1964. Now the former Team GB heroes have given their verdict on Hodgkinson's win and what the rising star can expect next.
Keely Hodgkinson secured her status as Team GB's golden girl by becoming only the third British woman to win the 800m Hodgkinson dominate.