Defiant Hodgkinson says home European title would mean as much as Olympic gold

British middle-distance runner Keely Hodgkinson will compete for European 800m gold in Birmingham, aiming to reassert herself as the world's top 800m runner after describing her outdoor season as 'tricky'. Hodgkinson has stated that winning a home European title would mean as much to her as winning Olympic gold. She will face world-class rivals in the 800m event at the European Championships in Birmingham.