Overview
- Keely Hodgkinson disclosed that an MRI showed a rare anatomical split in the tendon of her injured hamstring, meaning two tendon strands exist where most people have one.
- She said the split may have allowed her to keep competing when one strand tore, but her medical team is still assessing whether the anatomy increases long-term vulnerability.
- Hodgkinson confirmed she sustained a grade 2C hamstring tear in the build-up to the European final and then altered her preparation by reducing speed work and prioritising strength work.
- She finished second to Audrey Werro in the 800m at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships and then decided to close her season by racing at the women-only Athlos meeting in London.
- The discovery changes how Hodgkinson’s team will manage training load and recovery and could shape her plans for future championship targets and a bid on the 800m world record.