Keely Hodgkinson wins Britain's first athletics gold at Paris Olympics with victory in 800m

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Keely Hodgkinson won the women's 800m Olympic gold with a time of 1:56.72, marking Britain's first athletics Olympic gold in eight years. She celebrated her victory with fans and officials, expressing her happiness about becoming the Olympic champion. This win follows her second-place finish in Tokyo and sets a new national record. Team GB also achieved success in cycling and kayaking, while facing disappointment in pole vaulting.

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Source: Sky News

Update At: 8/6/2024

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