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Special Guest Episode: Keely Hodgkinson

Special Guest Episode: Keely Hodgkinson

Tooney brings on Keely Hodgkinson to talk athletics, hometown pride, & pre-race rituals.

The Tooney & Russo Show · BBC Radio 5 Live

June 6, 202538m 53sExplicit

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Show Notes

After watching Alessia Russo and Vick Hope’s friendship blossom - and feeling a little left out in previous episodes - Ella Toone invites her old school friend, Sports Personality of the Year and 800m Olympic Gold Medallist Keely Hodgkinson, onto the pod as a hometown ally for this episode.

Keely spills the secrets behind her ‘Mini Ella’ nickname from their football days at Fred Longworth High School, reignites the age-old Wigan vs. Manchester debate, and even shares her top tips on avoiding stitches while training.

Plus, she takes us behind the scenes of her pre-race rituals ahead of the World Championships - think Rihanna soundtracks, game-day outfit choices, and the mindset that keeps her at the top of her game.