Keely Hodgkinson of Atherton saw his attempt to enter the suspended records after the 800m Olympic champion was forced to withdraw from her own event, Keely Klassic, in Birmingham this weekend due to an injury to the injury Ischio-leg.
Wednesday, the winner of the personality of the BBC Sports Personal of the of the year 2024 felt pain on Wednesday after her last training session before the event and a scan revealed a problem which means that she will not be able to participate.
Leigh Harrier Hodgkinson was to race for the Utilita Arena in Birmingham on Saturday and aimed to break the female world record of Jolanda Ceplak 800m which has been located for 23 years.
It remains to be seen when Hodgkinson will be able to compete again, but the 22 -year -old Briton hopes to be in good shape for the indoor world championships in March.
Hodgkinson won Olympic gold in Paris last summer and was then crowned with the sporting personality of the year in December, but was now forced to sit on its first competitive appearance since the Games.
The 22 -year -old will always be at the event to support other competitors, but admitted that she was “emptied” when she discovered the news.
She said, “I will not lie when I had the news this afternoon, I shed a tear.
“I worked so hard for this moment and I was in the best form of my life. I am absolutely emptied that I will not be able to run for fans, especially after many bought tickets to see me try and beat The world record.
“But this event has never been about me – it was always a question of presenting British talents, creating something new for sport and bringing more energy and entertainment to athletics. This is something that I am engaged in the long term.
“I will be in Birmingham on Saturday by doing everything I can to make sure it is an incredible night for athletes and fans. I want to help create a real festival atmosphere, to engage with as many young As possible, and I hope to inspire the next generation to fall in love with athletics.
“I can’t wait to see incredible performances, and I will encourage all the athletes who go up on the track.”