Keely Hodgkinson is set to compete for gold at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo, starting today. She has been backed by Lord Coe to become the greatest athlete of all time.
What's at Stake for Keely Hodgkinson?
Hodgkinson is attempting to make history as the first British middle-distance runner to be crowned both world and Olympic champion. She will face tough competition from other top athletes, including Dina Asher-Smith and Julien Alfred.
The World Athletics Championships will feature 147 medals across 49 events, with a total prize pot of £6.3m. The event will be held in Tokyo, where the athletes will have to contend with high temperatures and humidity.
How to Watch the World Championships
The 20th World Athletics Championships will be shown live on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website and app. There will also be a daily highlights show via BBC Red Button, BBC Three, iPlayer, and online.
BBC Radio 5 Live will also air live commentary throughout the event. The championships will start on September 15, with the morning session featuring the men's marathon final and the women's pole vault qualification.
The Road to Tokyo
Hodgkinson said in an interview with Telegraph Sport that the path to Tokyo has not been straightforward. She will be looking to overcome any challenges and make a strong performance at the championships.
The championships will feature a range of events, including the men's pole vault final, where Armand Duplantis will be widely expected to win another global title. The women's hammer throw final will also take place, featuring Anna Purchase, the only British woman competing in a throwing event.
The event schedule includes the morning session on September 15, featuring the men's marathon final and the women's pole vault qualification. The evening session will feature the men's 400m hurdles heats and the men's long jump qualification.
On September 16, Yemi Mary John will compete in the semi-final of the women's 400m, while Samuel Reardon will be in the semis of the men's 400m. The championships will continue until September 22, with the final events taking place on the last day.
The World Athletics Championships 2025 will be a thrilling event, with many top athletes competing for gold. Keely Hodgkinson will be one to watch, as she attempts to make history and become the first British middle-distance runner to be crowned both world and Olympic champion.
The championships will be held at the Tokyo National Stadium, with the first event starting at 00:00 on September 15. The total prize pot of £6.3m will be awarded to the winners of the various events.
The World Athletics Championships 2025 will be an exciting event, with many talented athletes competing for medals. Keely Hodgkinson will be looking to make a strong performance and achieve her goal of becoming the first British middle-distance runner to be crowned both world and Olympic champion.