The team behind Hodgkinson's golden rise and the hunt for a world record
BBC Sport looks at the team behind Great Britain 800m star Keely Hodgkinson's golden rise and pursuit of a world record.
The M11 Track Club, based in east Manchester, has been creating history under the guidance of coach Trevor Painter and partner Jenny Meadows. The club comprises a near-30 strong international training group that embraces a fun approach to training, despite the grueling sessions they endure. Hodgkinson Hodgkinson, an Olympic champion and world silver medallist over 800m, credits the club's camaraderie and support system for her monumental achievements.
The environment at M11, where athletes from around the world train together, is one of community and friendship. Painter jokes that while few team-mates have suffered as much as Hodgkinson during their latest brutal training session in a downpour, everyone recognizes the importance of teamwork in achieving their goals. Hodgkinson recently ran a British 800m record in Stockholm, outperforming her personal best splits.
The club's success, catalyzed by Hodgkinson's rise to Olympic gold, has allowed Painter and Meadows to expand their operation with the help of sponsors who provide additional support in areas such as strength and conditioning, nutrition, and physiotherapy. Hodgkinson's performance has not only earned her admiration but has also helped the club gain global recognition.
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