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Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson has withdrawn from the Keely Klassic because of a hamstring injury.<\/b><\/p>\n
The Briton was aiming to break the women’s 800m world indoor record at the eponymous athletics meeting on Saturday in Birmingham.<\/p>\n
Hodgkinson has not confirmed a timeline for her recovery but it is understood she is targeting the World Indoor Championships in March.<\/p>\n
“I won’t lie – when I got the news this afternoon I shed a tear,” the 22-year-old said.<\/p>\n
“I’ve worked so hard for this moment and was in the best shape of my life. I’m absolutely gutted that I won’t be able to race for the fans, especially after so many have bought tickets to see me try and break the world record.”<\/p>\n
The women’s 800m indoor record is currently held by Jolanda Ceplak, who set a time of one minute 55.82 seconds in 2002.<\/p>\n
Hodgkinson, who sustained the issue in her final training session before the event, said she will be in attendance at Utilita Arena in Birmingham.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n