# Hodgkinson cruises into 800m semi-finals

British middle-distance runner Keely Hodgkinson comfortably won her 800m heat to advance to the semi-finals. The race was a routine early-round outing for the reigning Olympic silver medallist, who remains a strong contender for gold. Her performance confirms her fitness and sets up a tougher test in the next round.

**Importance:** 2/5

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### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/videos/c24m8yl3q00o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:19:45 GMT