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Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Crowning York's sports personality of the year - who has your vote?
SOME of York's best sporting talent is set to be recognised in this next awards category. Brought to you by The York Roast Co. - the Sports Personality of the Year award at the YO1 Radio Sports Awards will go to someone who has achieved success at a regional, national or international level in the last year. Recognising the commitment, dedication and success achieved by the best of York's sporting talent. Five finalists have made the cut, and here they are: Taekwondo and Karate star Kate Hambleton has shot to the number one ranking in both Taekwondo and Karate, earning a gold medal for both sports at the British Universities and Colleges Sport, as well as a gold medal at the JKS Karate World Championships in 2024. (clockwise from the top) Millie Bell, Kate Hambleton, and Marie Elcock (Image: Supplied) A different style of combat athlete follows Kate, in the form of British Heavyweight Champion wrestler Indigo Jones. Indigo has been representing York in the ring nationally, showing his persona off to a wide array of fans. Taking on feats of endurance is our next finalist: Millie Bell. Millie swam the English Channel solo, in 13 hours and 11 minutes, and has represented Great Britain at the 2025 Ice Swimming World Championships. Adding to her achievements, Millie won two bronze medals in both the 500 metre and 100 metre freestyle events at age-group level. Four-time British Transplant gold medallist Louise Prashad joins the group. Completing ultramarathons and raising funs for organ donation, Louise has kept her personal health journey at the centre of her athletic achievements. Marie Elcock completes the list, as a champion squash player and coach Marie has continued to inspire and support a range of athletes at Stillington Squash Club in the face of adversity.
News.com.au
13-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Keely Hodgkinson says one of her goals is to inspire youth to pursue their passion
Keely Hodgkinson was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire at Windsor Castle after winning gold in the 800m at the Paris Olympics and being named Sports Personality of the Year in 2024 and after receiving the award she said one of her goals is to inspire youth to pursue their passion. The 23-year-old said it was 'really nice' to be honoured by William on Tuesday, adding that the 'whole experience has been amazing'.
The Independent
13-05-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
William tells Olympian that Charlotte a keen runner during investiture ceremony
The Prince of Wales told Keely Hodgkinson that Princess Charlotte is a keen runner, the Olympic champion said, as she was honoured at Windsor Castle. Hodgkinson was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) after winning gold in the 800m at the Paris Olympics and being named Sports Personality of the Year in 2024. The 23-year-old said it was 'really nice' to be honoured by William on Tuesday, adding that the 'whole experience has been amazing'. She told the PA news agency: 'The prince told me his daughter is doing the 400m at the minute and the hurdles and that she did watch me in Paris. 'He told me that he remembers me winning and that he wished he could be there to see it himself.' Hodgkinson said she will participate in the Stockholm Diamond League meeting in June, in what will be her first race since winning Olympic gold. She had a a hamstring tear in February. Hodgkinson went on: 'Currently I feel really good, we're in a really good place. 'The hamstring progressed nicely and we took our time with it and we have had no problems so far, which has been really positive, back in full training, doing everything. 'We're kind of on track. I'm still four or five weeks away from opening my season but I'm looking forward to it and it's a big race, it's basically an Olympic final again.' Hodgkinson said it would be 'nice' to 'back up' her successes of last year at the World Championships in Tokyo in September. She added: 'I'm pretty confident. 'It's been 10 months since I last raced, it's the longest in my entire career that I haven't competed, so that's going to be a challenge in itself, getting back to it and we'll just build confidence race by race. 'But the goal is still the same and I believe we'll get there in Tokyo in the right place, and give it my best shot.' Hodgkinson said one of her goals is to put athletics 'on the map' and that she wants to inspire children to take up sports.
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘You're a dream' – Team GB Olympic hero Keely Hodgkinson leaves fans speechless in revealing swimsuit
ICE BREAKER The 23-year-old has set a date for her return to the track KEELY HODGKINSON has set pulses racing as she enjoys the recent heatwave. The Team GB hero rocked a gorgeous figure-hugging swimsuit on a relaxing spa day over the weekend. 4 4 4 4 Keely, the reigning Sports Personality of the Year, cooled off from the sun by taking an ice bath. The practice is said to have several health benefits, including reducing muscle soreness. Hodgkinson has been unable to race competitively for much of 2025 due to a hamstring injury. The 800m gold medalist captioned the photo set: "Purfecctt Sunday." Keely boasts over 530,000 devoted followers on Instagram, with the post quickly racking up over 32,000 likes. One fan wrote in response: "You're a dream." Another gasped: " And a fourth joked: "Icebath hipster." Keely was recently included alongside a host of Brits in Forbes' 30 Under 30 Europe list. Olympic winner Keely Hodgkinson soaks up the atmosphere with Man Utd fans at Old Trafford The 23-year-old has enjoyed a stunning rise after winning 800m gold at last year's Olympics. And she will be honoured with an MBE at a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. Hodgkinson has been away from the track since February after scans revealed an issue with her hamstring. But she is planning a return this summer at the London Athletics Meet on July 19. Keely set a personal best in the same event last year at the London Stadium, which was built for the 2012 Olympics. Remembering the race, she said: "It was such a dream to compete in the Olympic stadium and I'm so excited to get back out there and see what I can do. "For me, that race really set me up for what I did in Paris. "I'm now an Olympic champion which is a pretty amazing thing to say out loud, but I still haven't won world gold, so I have really big goals this summer. "Having that crowd behind me in London, plus a bunch of super-quick ladies to race against, will be the best possible preparation as I build towards the World Championships in Tokyo."
