Keely Hodgkinson is a professional middle distance runner known for her performance in the 800 metres.
With her achievements and records, she became a prominent figure at a young age. At the age of 19, Hodgkinson won a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, setting a new British record.
Since then, she has achieved much success in her career, winning many titles and awards.
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- Full Name: Keely Nicole Hodgkinson
- Date of birth: March 3, 2002
- Age: 21 years
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Atherton, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Middle distance runner
- Height: 5’9″
- Parents: Rachel and Dean Hodgkinson
- Siblings: 3
- Relationship status: None
- Net worth: $3 million
Early life and education
Keely Hodgkinson, now 21, was born on 3 March 2002 in Atherton, England. She grew up in Atherton near Leigh and Wigan in Greater Manchester. Hodgkinson has three younger siblings.
Her mother, Rachel, trained with Leigh Harriers, while her father, Dean, had previously competed in the London Marathon.
She attended Fred Longworth High School in Tyldesley and then Loughborough College.
In 2020, Hodgkinson became a criminology student at Leeds Beckett University and took a year off in 2021 to focus on his sporting career.
Personal life
Keely Hodgkinson’s personal life is not mentioned much in the available information.
There are no details about her romantic relationships or any spouse or children. Being a dedicated athlete, she is mainly focused on her career and achievements in sports.
Career
Hodgkinson’s athletics career began at a young age. She joined Leigh Harriers at the age of nine and began competing in various events. As a young athlete, she showed great promise and quickly gained recognition.
At the age of 16, she became the European Under-18 champion in the 800 metres. She continued to excel in her age group, winning numerous titles and setting records along the way.
In 2020, Hodgkinson made her breakthrough on the international stage, setting a new European U20 record in the 800 metres indoors at the Vienna Indoor Classic.
This achievement has made her one of the most promising young talents in middle-distance running.
The following year she made her senior major championship debut at the European Indoor Athletics Championships and won gold in the 800 metres.
Hodgkinson’s success continued as she won her first major international victory and qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, where she won a silver medal.
Net worth
Keely Hodgkinson has achieved considerable success in her sporting career, winning various awards and honours.
Although her net worth is undisclosed, it is estimated to be around $3 million.
Social media
- Instagram: @keely.hodgkinson
- Twitter Username: @keelyhodgkinso1
