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Lilian Odira reacted to Keely Hodgkinson's record-breaking performance, acknowledging the Olympic champion’s historic achievement.
Lilian Odira has sent a message to Keely Hodgkinson following her brilliant display at the World Indoor meeting in Lievin on Thursday evening, February 19.
The reigning Olympic 800m champion shattered the long-standing women's indoor 800m world record, clocking an incredible 1:54.87.
Keely Hodgkinson’s performance obliterated a mark that had stood for over two decades, signalling a powerful return to form after a season hampered by significant hamstring injuries.
Lilian Odira Congratulates Keely Hodgkinson
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08:47 - 20.02.2026
Keely Hodgkinson Fires Warning to Mary Moraa, Lilian Odira and Co With World Record in Lievin
The Olympic 800m champion broke a 24-year-old record set on the very day she was born.
One of Keely Hodgkinson’s serial rivals, Lilian Odira, posted the Briton on her Instagram stories, congratulating her for the significant milestone she had achieved.
The reigning world champion, who forced Keely Hodgkinson to settle for bronze at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan, said: “Congratulations Keely!”
Competing at the global event, Lilian Odira made headlines, winning the women’s 800m final in a course record time of 1:54.62 ahead of Georgia Hunter Bell and Keely Hodgkinson.
Keely Hodgkinson: A Record-Breaking Run in France
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13:59 - 21.02.2026
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Meanwhile, the previous record of 1:55.82, set on March 3, 2002, was decisively beaten by Keely Hodgkinson. From the start, she ran with intent, quickly moving ahead of the green wavelight pacemakers on the inside of the track. She hit the 400m mark in a blistering 55.56 seconds, slightly faster than the planned 55.8-second split.
From the halfway point, Keely Hodgkinson pulled away from the field, maintaining a relentless pace to cross the finish line and etch her name into the history books.
This stunning performance came just five days after she set a new British indoor record of 1:56.33 at the national championships, highlighting her rapid acceleration in form.
Keely Hodgkinson's record-breaking run is the culmination of a challenging period of rehabilitation. She battled two hamstring tears last season, which forced her to curtail her competitive ambitions.
During her recovery, she focused on building strength and power in the gym, a change her training team credits as crucial to her renewed speed and endurance.
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16:52 - 10.02.2026
US sprint legend Michael Johnson has come up with various proposals aimed at fixing his failed project Grand Slam Track with athletes to benefit more.
This achievement places Keely Hodgkinson in an elite group of British athletes who currently hold world records in championship events. It confirms that her recent surge in form is no fluke but the result of dedicated recovery and strategic preparation.
The new world record sets a new benchmark for the indoor 800m and raises expectations for the upcoming championship season.
Keely Hodgkinson stated that the race in Liévin was not just about breaking the record but also about testing the limits of her speed at this stage of the season.
With a 400m race next on her schedule and the World Indoor Championships on the horizon, Keely Hodgkinson's focus is now on converting this historic form into major championship titles.