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Keely Hodgkinson's Training Mishap & World Record Chase

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Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson is targeting the oldest world record in athletics, Jarmila Kratochvilova's 800m time of 1'53.28, set in 1983. Despite a bizarre training accident where she tripped and injured her knees, Hodgkinson has remained positive, stating she is pain-free and has not missed training due to the injury not affecting her kneecaps.

Despite the setback, Hodgkinson is focused on enjoying her races and winning, rather than solely chasing the record on others' timelines. Her attempt at the world record may be postponed to the European Championships next month, potentially setting up a showdown with Audrey Werro.

Meanwhile, Josh Kerr is preparing to challenge another historic record: the Mile. Unlike Hodgkinson's situation, Kerr has had a near-perfect preparation without any training accidents, aiming to bring the Mile record back to Britain.