Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson has disclosed a significant injury sustained just a month prior to competing in the 800 meters final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest. The British athlete revealed that she had torn a hamstring before the European final in Birmingham, an injury that was only fully understood after a scan.
Despite the undisclosed severity of the injury during competition, Hodgkinson has continued to perform at a high level, with the scan revealing the extent of her physical resilience. Her performance, even while managing this undisclosed ailment, underscores her determination and the demanding nature of elite track and field.
Hodgkinson Reveals Double Tendon Injury Amidst World Championships Performance
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