Briton Hodgkinson wins bronze in Tokyo: why the sprinter was confused after the race.

Keely Hodgkinson's sympathy after winning the bronze medal

According to The Sun: Keely Hodgkinson looked upset as she received the bronze medal in the women's 800m final during the World Athletics Championships.

The Great Britain team also won another medal – silver was claimed by Georgia Hunter Bell.

It's a silver and bronze for Great Britain in the Women's 800m!Georgia Hunter Bell with the silver medal and Keely Hodgkinson with the bronze. #WorldAthleticsChamps pic.twitter.com/dYvILWdPFw

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) September 21, 2025

Keely Hodgkinson looked devastated after winning the bronze medal in the women's 800m final But teammate Keely Georgia Hunter Bell claimed silver These are two more medals for Team Great Britain at the World Athletics Championships

Competitions and Results

Both British athletes competed prominently, hoping for impressive results in the top two positions.

However, Kenyan Lilian Odira outpaced them, achieving victory with a new championship record – 1:54.62.

Hunter Bell showed an impressive time – 1:54.90, beating Hodgkinson by just 0.01 seconds.

Hodgkinson, who won gold at the Paris Olympics last year, initially looked disappointed with her third place.

This contrasted with the joyful expression on Hunter Bell's face, who set a personal record in Tokyo.

The bronze and silver medals won by Hodgkinson and Hunter Bell signify that it was a historic day for British athletics.

This is the first time in 18 years that Great Britain has won two medals in a single event.

THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..

These results highlight the importance of the achievements of British athletes on the world stage. The impressive performances of Keely Hodgkinson and Georgia Hunter Bell, even in the context of competition, demonstrate the potential and future of Ukrainian sports. This success opens up new opportunities for the development of athletics in Great Britain and boosts morale for future competitions.