Keely Hodgkinson Looking Forward To Racing Athing Mu

Keely Hodgkinson breaks down her 1:57 800m race at the 2022 Prefontaine Classic and discusses racing Athing Mu.

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[paulcoffield]

Given they're both 20 in about a week, could be a decade-long rivalry between the two. Two amazing athletes as well.

[NaturallyHappy]

Definitely looking forward to this big race between Keely and Mu! No one in the States has really challenged Mu, and no disrespect to Agee Wilson cuz I love her too! But Mu is in a class by herself and lets see if Keely can crash that class!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[geekpie]

This duel has the potential to get more people interested in athletics.

[jackward]

Mu is unquestionably the athlete to beat, but people in these comments are way too dismissive of Hodgkinson. She just returned from injury, flew to Eugene with no time to adjust to the time zone, and still beat Wilson & Rogers without coming out of first gear. Her coach (former world medallist) says she was in shape to break the indoor WR and run 1.54 this year before her injuries - And her negative split 1.57.2 season opener suggests that wasnt too far off reality.

[charlesmartin]

There is no rivalry until she beats athing Mu

[charlesmartin]

Mu is the best no matter what you all say

[smartnfinal]

Keely is a competitor. it will be good to see her compete against Athing Mu

[lmethom]

To be the Mo, you've got to beat the Mo

[charlesmartin]

There's no rvalry she has never beaten mo.

[brucegelman]

Keely can never beat Athing Mo.Leg stride baby.All things being equal Athings stride is simply longer.Like having a 52x13 sprocket while everyone else has a 52×14

[Jay-nbss]

So what happen to Athing Mu, any one know?

[virgilius]

As seen in the Olympics against Athing Mu, she doesn't stand a chance!

[watsonestelan]

Be careful what you're asking for young lady Mu ain't the one to play with. Should be a good one though

[musik]

Here's point. Athing is a big girl ( 5ft 10ins ) and I feel somebody of that size will outshine smaller girls when they are teenagers but when the opposition enters their 20s, they start closing the gap. BTW, the only reference that I can find to Keely's height is 5ft 9inch which is way off. For example, Ajee Wilson is down as 5ft 8ins, and she has at least 2inchs on Keely. Indeed, in one of Keely's junior races, she was described as diminutive.

[HEAVYCHEVY]

*Mu pushed Keely to run a **1:55**, keely hasn't run close to that time since. Keely is good but I you watch Mu 400m and 600m speed you know she too strong and fast. However, I like Keely racing against Mu, she will help her break that 800m record!*

[minachoo-ho]

It's Athing Vs. The Clock. Everyone else is racing for 2nd.

[KeithWickliffe]

Keely just gotta believe....she will take Mu...gotta believe that's all

[virgilius]

Against Athing Mu she has no chance to win !

[RatluBoogerbag]

Keely is the reigning Diamond League champion and has the world lead. I doubt, in reality, she wastes any time thinking about other athletes, especially not this mu, who hasn't even set a time.

[doziervernon]

No rivalry at all. Mu will smash her.