# Keely Hodgkinson 800m world record bid > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/keely-hodgkinson-2026-worldrecord-pursuit > Updated: 2026-08-12T10:47:13.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 8. British Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson has centered her 2026 season on breaking the 43-year-old women’s 800m world record of 1:53.28. After an injury-free indoor campaign that yielded a new indoor world record and a world title, she outlined a summer programme built around the Prefontaine Classic, the London Diamond League (18 July) and preparatory races in Stockholm and Rome. A hamstring twinge forced her to withdraw from the 400m final at the UK Athletics Championships in June, though she subsequently set a new British outdoor record of 1:54.33. Following her London Diamond League victory in 1:56.21, Hodgkinson moved into the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, seeking her third consecutive 800m title. During the preliminary rounds, she secured her place in the final by winning the second semi-final in 1:57.38, leading from the start to hold off Femke Broeders-Bol. She will face significant competition in the final, most notably from Switzerland's Audrey Werro, who advanced to the final following a successful appeal after a fall in the first semi-final. Looking ahead, Hodgkinson is set to headline the inaugural ATHLOS London meet at StoneX Stadium on 18 September 2026. As the reigning ATHLOS 800m champion, she will defend her title in a women's-only invitational featuring a deep field including Sha’Carri Richardson and Gabby Thomas. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-12: Keely Hodgkinson and Audrey Werro advance to 800m final Keely Hodgkinson and Audrey Werro will face each other in the women's 800m final at the European Athletics Championships after Werro advanced following a successful appeal after a fall. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keely-hodgkinson-and-audrey-werro-advance-to-800m-final ### 2026-08-09: Keely Hodgkinson targets European 800m title in Birmingham Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson seeks a third consecutive European title in Birmingham, facing top rivals Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keely-hodgkinson-targets-european-800m-title-in-birmingham ### 2026-08-03: Keely Hodgkinson to Headline ATHLOS London 800m Event Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson will defend her ATHLOS title at the league’s first London meet on 18 Sept 2026, with a $2.1 m prize pool and a star‑studded field. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keely-hodgkinson-to-headline-athlos-london-800m-event ### 2026-07-18: Keely Hodgkinson claims 800m victory at London Diamond League Keely Hodgkinson won the women’s 800 m in London (1:56.21) after a challenging start to the outdoor season, edging out Femke Broeders‑Bol and easing back home before the European Championships. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keely-hodgkinson-claims-800m-victory-at-london-diamond-league ### 2026-07-15: Keely Hodgkinson eyes world record as she debuts Nike apparel line Keely Hodgkinson prepares for a London 800 m world‑record try, blocks online negativity, and launches a Nike apparel line despite recent defeats and injury concerns. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keely-hodgkinson-eyes-world-record-as-she-debuts-nike-apparel-line ### 2026-06-21: Keely Hodgkinson pulls out of 400m final at UK Athletics Championships Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson withdrew from the UK Championships 400 m final due to a hamstring twinge, prioritising health before her summer record attempt. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keely-hodgkinson-pulls-out-of-400m-final-at-uk-athletics-championships ### 2026-06-20: Keely Hodgkinson withdraws from UK Championships 400m final ahead of summer world‑record push Keely Hodgkinson withdrew from the UK Championships 400m final, citing lack of full fitness and aiming to stay fresh for a summer 800m world‑record push; Amber Anning won in a championship‑record time. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keely-hodgkinson-aborts-400m-final-at-uk-athletics-championships ### 2026-05-28: Keely Hodgkinson targets 800m world record at London Diamond League Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson aims to break the 800m world record (1:53.28) at the London Diamond League on 18 July after a strong, injury‑free season. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keely-hodgkinson-targets-800m-world-record-at-london-diamond-league --- Cite as: Keely Hodgkinson 800m world record bid. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/keely-hodgkinson-2026-worldrecord-pursuit