British middle-distance sensation Keely Hodgkinson is set to kick off her 2024 season with a bang at the World Indoor Tour in Glasgow this weekend. The 21-year-old Olympic silver medallist will compete in the 800m, marking her first race of the year as she builds towards the Paris Olympics.
Hodgkinson, who smashed the British indoor 800m record last year with a blistering 1:57.18, has chosen Glasgow's Emirates Arena as the perfect launchpad for what promises to be a landmark season. "I'm excited to get back on track," said the Lancashire-born star. "This is where the journey to Paris really begins."
Olympic ambitions take centre stage
The event forms part of Hodgkinson's meticulous preparation for this summer's Games, where she'll be looking to upgrade her Tokyo silver to gold. Her coach, Trevor Painter, revealed: "We've had a solid winter's training. Glasgow gives us the ideal competitive environment to gauge where we're at."
Strong field promises thrilling contest
Hodgkinson will face stiff competition from a world-class field including Ethiopia's Habitam Alemu and Jamaica's Natoya Goule. The race serves as a crucial test ahead of March's World Indoor Championships, though Hodgkinson has yet to confirm her participation in the global event.
Fans can expect fireworks as Britain's brightest track prospect continues her ascent in what many are calling athletics' new golden era. With her trademark finishing kick and tactical nous, Hodgkinson remains one of the most exciting talents in world athletics.
