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Inside Team GB's 800m superstar Keely Hodgkinson's depression battle with struggle to get out of bed


Keely Hodgkinson unexpectedly bagged herself a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, but the huge win actually caused her to enter a 'stage of depression'

At Tokyo 2020, Keely, who was then just 19 years old, broke the British record set by Kelly Holmes in 1995, cementing herself as one to watch. However, her incredible - and unexpected - silver medal win posed challenges for Keely, who has been open about experiencing an intense "Olympic comedown" after the games. In a bid to combat her low moods, she began trying to take pleasure in everyday tasks, such as spending time with family or learning to play the piano.

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