BBC Sports Personality of the Year winner Keely Hodgkinson makes new major career announcement
manchestereveningnews.co.ukKeely Hodgkinson, fresh from being crowned Sports Personality of the Year, is gearing up to smash the world 800 metres short-track record at an inaugural event named 'Keely Klassic' on February 15.
The existing record of 1:55.82 was set by Jolanda Ceplak of Slovenia back on March 3, 2002 – coincidentally, the very day Hodgkinson was born.
The Olympic 800 metres gold medallist revealed plans for the event, selected to be at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, following her SPOTY accolade.
During the ceremony, her mentors, Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows, also received the Coach of the Year award. "I’m beyond excited to announce the Keely Klassic, my first track race since becoming Olympic champion," Hodgkinson shared enthusiastically. READ MORE: Fallon Sherrock beaten at World Darts Championship as Luke Littler opponent confirmed READ MORE: Luke Littler makes Man United request involving Cristiano Ronaldo after SPOTY miss "This event is all about bringing energy, passion, and top-tier athletics to the fans.
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