keely hodgkinson named bbc sports personality of the year 2024


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Keely Hodgkinson was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024, celebrating her outstanding achievements in athletics. At just 22 years old, she won Olympic gold in the 800m at the Paris 2024 Games, becoming the first Olympic track champion for Team GB since Mo Farah's 2016 victories


Key Highlights
  • Became the tenth British woman to win an Olympic gold in athletics
  • Set a British record time of 1:54.61 at the London Diamond League
  • Defended her European 800m title in Rome
  • Finished the year unbeaten in the 800m
Upon receiving the award, Hodgkinson expressed surprise and gratitude, saying she was "a bit in shock" and particularly thankful to her coach. She is the fourth consecutive female recipient of the award, following Mary Earps, Beth Mead, and Emma Raducanu.
Luke Littler finished second in the main category and won Young Sports Personality of the Year, while Joe Root secured third place.

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