Keely Hodgkinson is set to compete in the 400m at the UK Athletics Championship, chasing a sub-50-second time.
The reigning Olympic champion in the 800m will also compete at her preferred distance.
## What's next for Keely Hodgkinson?
She confessed that testing herself over 400m presents an intriguing challenge.
The 24-year-old said: "The 400m, for me, is a bit of fun as well as something different."
## How does Keely Hodgkinson approach the 400m?
She's still learning the event, and her performance at the Indoor Championships gave her a glimpse of what she could do.
Keely Hodgkinson achieved a personal best at the Rome Diamond League earlier this month.
## What happened in Keely Hodgkinson's personal life?
The Team GB sensation suffered heartache in her personal life at the start of the year after disclosing that her three-year relationship with a fellow athlete had ended.
The relationship ended due to long-distance difficulties, with her ex-boyfriend living in Texas, Italy, and London.
Keely Hodgkinson told The Times in October 2024: "I'm not really interested in dating right now."
## How does Keely Hodgkinson know Ella Toone?
Fred Longworth High School in Tyldesley can count not only Keely Hodgkinson among its notable former pupils, but also England and Manchester United star Ella Toone.
The pair forged a strong friendship, despite Ella Toone being two years older than Keely Hodgkinson.
Keely Hodgkinson said: "We are just two young girls living their dreams."
Seb Coe, World Athletics president, praised Keely Hodgkinson's down-to-earth nature, saying: "What I love about Keely is she is probably the most authentic person I currently know."
Keely Hodgkinson is scheduled to compete at the UK Athletics Championship on Saturday at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium.
The competition will be a challenging one, but Keely Hodgkinson is looking forward to it.
She's considered herself a 400-800-type athlete and is excited to bring her potential outdoors.
Keely Hodgkinson's performance will be closely watched, given her recent success in the sport.
The UK Athletics Championship will be an important event for Keely Hodgkinson, as she aims to dominate in the 400m and 800m events.