Hodgkinson pokes fun at West Ham amid London 2029 Worlds bid
BBC Sport · 2026-03-26 · archive
Keely Hodgkinson pokes fun at West Ham by claiming Great Britain will win more medals than the Hammers have ever if the 2029 World Championships are held at London Stadium.
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Keely Hodgkinson has made light-hearted remarks concerning West Ham United’s historical success during discussions about a potential London bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships. The Olympic athlete suggested that the British team would secure more medals during that single tournament than the Hammers have earned honors across their entire existence. These comments were made in the context of returning elite athletics to the London Stadium, which serves as the club’s home ground. As the city explores hosting the global event, the relationship between the stadium's primary football tenants and the athletics community remains a topic of public interest regarding the venue's sporting purpose and legacy.
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