The Keely Klassic
On Saturday fifteenth February on the Utilita Area, Birmingham there shall be a brand new and progressive monitor meet, the Keely Klassic, referred to as after the star of the present 800m Olympic champion, Keely Hodkinson. The occasion is promoted by Keely’s administration.
The center piece would be the ladies’s 800m billed as Keely’s try to interrupt the longstanding world 800m quick monitor document. The present world document of 1.55.82 was set by Jolanda Ceplak of Slovenia on third March 2002 – the very day that Keely was born. You could possibly not make it up!
Keely’s quote attributed to Keely on the occasion was: “I’m past excited to announce the Keely Klassic, my first monitor race since turning into Olympic Champion. This occasion is all about bringing vitality, ardour, and top-tier athletics to the followers. It will likely be an unforgettable expertise for everybody concerned, with a few of the UK’s finest athletes competing, and a particular give attention to the 800m. I’m additionally thrilled to try to interrupt the world document – this is a chance for me to take my profession to the subsequent degree whereas giving again to the game that has given me a lot.
“We need to make this occasion an expertise like no different – for athletes and followers alike. “We’re creating an environment that fuses the depth of world-class sport with the vitality and pleasure of reside leisure. I can’t wait to be a part of this new chapter, and I’m excited for followers to witness historical past within the making.”
The press launch acknowledged additional: “The Keely Klassic shall be a celebration of athletics, showcasing the unimaginable expertise in British sport and offering a singular, immersive expertise for followers. The assembly will mix elite competitors with an electrifying environment, enhanced by a mix of music and athletics that guarantees to captivate spectators and athletes alike. With new sports activities like CrossFit, Hyrox and padel tennis coming in, athletics must be innovate/enjoyable/participating to draw massive crowds”.
Particulars are nonetheless being launched however along with the 800 and 1500m races, there shall be races at 300 and 600 and 1000m, giving alternatives to interrupt information for these not often run distances. Amongst athletes collaborating shall be Jake Wightman, Georgia Bell and Lina Nielsen. Molly Caudery, 2024 World Indoor champion, will compete in pole vault.
