Keely Hodgkinson is already an established name in the track and field realm. She ranks among Britain’s most reliable athletes on the global stage. Back in Paris in 2024, she surged to Olympic gold in the women’s 800 meters. Hodgkinson now flaunts a couple of Olympic medals. Along with it, Hodgkinson also has multiple European accolades, and silver medals from the 2022 and 2023 World Championships. And that’s not all. She also holds the British record over 800 meters. A mark that made her the sixth fastest woman in history. Yet, behind her medal collection lies a deeply personal story that has long intrigued her supporters. Here are all the details about her hearing loss.
What happened to Keely Hodgkinson’s hearing?
Hodgkinson’s health challenge began years before she became a household