General · 23 February 2026
Keely Hodgkinson targets oldest world record in athletics
Keely Hodgkinson, the current Olympic champion, has expressed strong confidence about eclipsing the women's 800m outdoor record. She described her position by saying she feels closer than ever to surpassing the existing best time. This specific target is currently recognised as the longest-standing world record in athletics, meaning it has remained unbroken for longer than any other mark in the sport.
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