The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio while loved ones support from home as she wins gold... leaving Denise Lewis i
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio while loved ones support from home as she wins gold... leaving Denise Lewis i

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Friends, family and pundits have reacted to Keely Hodgkinson's exceptional gold medal after the Team GB star blew away a strong field to win the 800m final in Paris. The magical win meant the 22-year-old finally overcame an agonising run of second-place finishes, including a tantalising silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago. Gabby Logan and Jessica Ennis-Hill were among those cheering on Keely Hodgkinson tonight The magical win meant the 22-year-old finally overcame an agonising run of second-place finishes She thrived under the pressure at a raucous Stade de France to run a winning time of 1 minute 56.72 seconds An animated Gabby Logan joined former Olympic champion Jessica Ennis-Hill in standing up in the BBC studio to cheer Hodgkinson to glory. odgkinson had to fight off a strong performance from Moraa which saw her practically neck and neck with the Brit at times during the second half of the race But the Team GB poster girl effortlessly picked up the pace and cantered clear of the field to cruise over the line The Team GB star lived up to her favourite tag in nerveless fashion to beat a strong field As the importance of what she had just done sank in, Hodgkinson let out a roar and took photos with loved ones to kick off what is set to be a long night of celebration.

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