'Closest I've felt' - Hodgkinson on breaking longest-standing world record

Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson says she feels "closer than ever" to breaking the women's 800m outdoor record - the longest-standing world record in athletics.

23 Feb, 12:08 — 23 Feb, 12:18

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Keely Hodgkinson's pursuit of the women's 800m outdoor record is a highly anticipated event in athletics, as it is currently the longest-standing world record in the sport. Breaking this record would not only be a monumental achievement for Hodgkinson but also a significant moment in track and field history, signaling a new era of performance in a notoriously challenging event.

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Keely HodgkinsonOlympic champion 800m runner

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First report: BBC · 23 Feb, 12:08|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 10m|Window: 10m

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