American sprint star and Olympic champion
Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson returns to winning ways at the London Diamond League, beating Femke Broeders-Bol in 1:56.21 after a challenging few weeks. Josh Kerr also sets a 27-year mile record in London, while Dina Asher-Smith leads the British charge in the 200m. The event marks a positive, home crowd-led resurgence for Hodgkinson ahead of the European Championships.
Athletes at the Ultimate Championship have secured $150,000 first prizes, reshaping how track and field rewards performance. Competitors across sprints, distance and field events have delivered standout results amidst a star-studded field.
Keely Hodgkinson wins the 800m at Athlos London in 1:56.40, wearing Nike’s all-black speed suit designed to reduce drag and regulate temperature. The event, outside New York for the first time, features an all-women format with a Tiffany crown and a $65,000 prize for winners. The season-ending meet aims to spotlight female athletes and redefine track and field’s spectacle.