Hodgkinson nails Athlos win in ninja-inspired Nike speedsuit, nerves and all
TL;DR
Keely Hodgkinson admitted she felt a little nervous walking out in a Catwoman-inspired Nike speedsuit at the Athlos event in London, but the Olympic 800m champion dominated the race, winning in 1:56.40 at StoneX Stadium. The show blended sport and spectacle (fashion, music and red-carpet flair) and Hodgkinson praised the design for combining fashion, speed and science, noting she trained in it and that hair-out was non-negotiable for aerodynamics. The victory came with a substantial prize and underscored the potential for future athletic gear inspired by the kit.
- Keely Hodgkinson felt ‘little nervous’ when wearing new speedsuit The Independent
- Athlos London: Keely Hodgkinson powers to victory in speed suit at all-female event BBC
- Keely Hodgkinson and a ‘sexy’, scientific speed suit: Is this the future of athletics? The New York Times
- Keely Hodgkinson shows off Catwoman style to steal Athlos London event The Guardian
- Nike Unveils Keely Hodgkinson’s One-of-One Speed Suit: A Bespoke Expression of Racing Innovation about.nike.com
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