How Keely Hodgkinson became the sexiest woman in sport – from sideboob selfies to see-through ensembles

SHE’S the 800m golden girl who races away from the competition – and causes just as much of a stir when she trades her spikes for stilettos. Keely Hodgkinson returned to the track and came out on top in the 800m when the Diamond League headed to the London Stadium earlier this month. Keely Hodgkinson is the 800m golden girl Credit: Instagram The young athlete has got fans talking with her cheeky side-boob selfies Credit: instagram @keely.hodgkinson Her triumph came just weeks after she was unable to walk “for days” thanks to a nasty fall. And the Olympic hero, 24, may rule the track, but Britain’s middle-distance queen has also earned herself a place among the sporting world’s most glamorous stars. Sign up for the Fabulous newsletter Thank you! Which is why fans will probably be disappointed to hear that she isn’t competing in this years Commonwealth Games having not elected to enter the event. Whether she’s stepping out in a daring red-carpet gown, posing for a glossy fashion shoot or sharing sun-soaked holiday pictures on Instagram, Keely knows exactly how to get people talking. READ MORE ON KEELY HODGKINSON Her wardrobe ranges from sleek dresses with plunging backs and sheer detailing to edgy leather looks and sporty corsets – proving athletic strength and high fashion make a seriously powerful pairing. Here’s how the Olympic champion became a style star in her own right, along with some of her most memorable looks. Red Carpet Ready Keely didn’t simply arrive at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony in December 2024 – she owned the red carpet. After a spectacular summer that saw her crowned Olympic champion, the public voted her the nation’s favourite sporting star. Most read in Fabulous Keely Hodgkinson for the BBC Sports Personality awards December 2024 Credit: Getty Keely Hodgkinson after receiving the award for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024 Credit: PA Nike Running introduced the Keely Hodgkinson Collection Credit: Nike It’s the first signature athlete pack from its namesake middle-distance champion, capturing the speed, focus and individuality of one of the sport’s defining athletes Credit: Nike For the occasion, she wore a bespoke floor-length creation by London fashion house KNWLS, designed in collaboration with Nike. The striking outfit featured sheer opera gloves, dramatic cut-outs and a seriously low back, combining the attitude of sportswear with full-on red-carpet glamour. It was easily one of Keely’s boldest fashion moments – and the evening became even more special when she walked away with the night’s top prize. Nike Range A few months earlier, in July, Keely had already set pulses racing with a dramatic shoot to launch her first official Nike range, the Keely Hodgkinson Collection. She modelled a fitted lace-up corset featuring a full-length front zip and sculpted panels, giving the look a rebellious mix of streetwear and lingerie-inspired styling. Keely wore it with complete confidence, while fans and fellow athletes flooded the comments with praise, declaring the Olympic star a true icon. Keely attends Nike SKIMS Paris launch on February 02, 2026 in Paris, France Credit: Getty The 24-year-old regularly uploads fun snaps to her Instagram and TikTok Credit: Instagram @keely.hodgkinson She knows how to stun in a floor length gown Credit: Instagram @keely.hodgkinson Keely Hodgkinson attends the Glamour Women of The Year Awards 2024 Credit: Getty And when she isn’t breaking records, she’s serving the sort of polished glamour that would not look out of place in a Bond film. During 2024, Keely swapped her training kit for designer fashion at high-profile galas and in glossy magazine shoots. Glossy Magazine Shoots From figure-skimming cut-out dresses and bold leather outfits to slinky backless gowns, she has become known for choosing pieces that show off her powerful athletic physique. But Keely doesn’t save her standout looks for black-tie events. The young woman nearly has 700k followers on Instagram Credit: Instagram Keely attends the closing party for London Fashion Week presented by 1664 Blanc celebrating 40 years of LFW Credit: Instagram The Olympic athlete is also known for her stylish outfit choices Credit: keely.hodgkinson/Instagram Keely doesn’t hold back when it comes to daring dresses Credit: Getty When the season is over and it’s time for a well-earned break, she gives her hundreds of thousands of Instagram followers a glimpse of her getaways with bikini pictures, sheer beach cover-ups and playful mirror selfies. With her long blonde hair, bronzed glow and trademark acrylic nails, Keely shows there’s no reason sporting power and red-carpet glamour can’t go hand in hand. Instagram Selfies Behind the polished pictures, however, is an athlete who has overcome some huge challenges. As a teenager, Keely underwent a major mastoidectomy to remove a non-cancerous tumour near her ear. The operation left her with around 95 per cent hearing loss in one ear. Keely is an athlete who has overcome some huge challenges Credit: Instagram Keely Hodgkinson of Great Britain after her silver medal win in the Women’s 800m Final during the World Athletics Championships, at the National Athletics Centre in 2023 Credit: Getty The young star arrives at the Emporio Armani fashion show during the Milan Womenswear Spring/Summer 2025 Credit: Getty Keely Hodgkinson attends the Richard Quinn show during London Fashion Week February 2025 Credit: Getty She also spent years training without official UK Athletics funding, only receiving greater backing after her breakthrough performance at the Tokyo Olympics. Keely reached the top of her sport at Paris 2024, where she won the women’s 800m gold medal. Best Sportswoman It was the crowning moment in a journey that had announced itself on the global stage at the delayed Tokyo 2020 Games. Aged just 19, she claimed silver and broke Dame Kelly Holmes’s long-standing British record. She has since lowered the outdoor British 800m record to a remarkable 1:54.61, set at the London Diamond League. She has also produced a world indoor best over 600m. The young sportswoman often shows off he physique in bikini pics Credit: Instagram Keely has gone from watching her sporting heroes to becoming one herself Credit: Instagram @keely.hodgkinson This is a photo of Keely Hodgkinson smiling with her silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Credit: PA Keely Hodgkinson attends The BRIT Awards 2025 at Intercontinental Hotel London Credit: Getty Born in Atherton, near Wigan in Greater Manchester, Keely was inspired to take athletics seriously after watching Jessica Ennis-Hill win heptathlon gold at London 2012. Now an Olympic champion, record-breaker and MBE, Keely has gone from watching her sporting heroes to becoming one herself – while building a reputation as one of British sport’s biggest fashion stars along the way. Comment now