Record-Breaking Performance in Paris

Keely Hodgkinson delivered a stunning performance at the Diamond League meeting in Paris, breaking her personal best and setting a new British record in the 800 meters event. The 21-year-old athlete trailed the pacemaker before making a powerful move 300 meters from the finish line, crossing it in a remarkable time of one minute 55.77 seconds. This impressive achievement shaved 0.11 seconds off her previous best, which she achieved when winning Olympic silver in Tokyo.

Expressing her surprise at the speed she ran, Hodgkinson exclaimed her excitement about returning to Paris next year. She praised the favorable weather, the exceptional track, and the enthusiastic crowd in the full stadium. With her eyes set on staying healthy, she aims to continue running at a fast pace, with the upcoming focus on the World Championships in Budapest.

Hodgkinson’s outstanding performance came shortly after Jakob Ingebrigtsen of Norway broke the two-mile world record by over four seconds. Ingebrigtsen clocked a remarkable time of seven minutes, 54.10 seconds, leaving his competitors far behind. The event witnessed further record-breaking feats, as Faith Kipyegon of Kenya set a new world’s best in the 5,000 meters, and Lamecha Girma of Ethiopia established a new world record in the men’s 3,000 meters steeplechase.

The ideal conditions, along with the exceptional performances of athletes, created an unforgettable evening of record-breaking achievements in Paris.

Re-reported from the article originally published in Stats Perform