Keely Hodgkinson net worth, relationship with Manchester United star and dating admission

Keely Hodgkinson, the Olympic champion, is now leading the race to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

The Atherton-born athlete won the hearts of Great Britain and brought the nation to its feet when she clinched gold to become the Olympic 800m champion at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.

Consequently, Hodgkinson has been a favourite for the SPOTY title for some time, and her place in the final shortlist was officially confirmed on December 9. Her journey is one of inspiration, having narrowly missed out on winning at the Tokyo Games four years earlier, where she had to settle for silver.

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However, next Tuesday (December 17), the 22-year-old will discover if she can add the prestigious SPOTY trophy to her already impressive collection. As the UK anticipates the awards ceremony, below is a look at other intriguing aspects of her life...

Hodgkinson may be the bookies' favourite, but she faces stiff competition from several other big stars. England footballer Jude Bellingham is among the contenders, following his La Liga and Champions League victories in his debut season with Real Madrid, as well as being part of the Three Lions' journey to the Euro 2024 final, reports the Mirror.

Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler is also a favourite, while Olympic triathlon gold medallist Alex Yee, England cricket legend Joe Root and Para-cyclist Sarah Storey complete the list of nominees.

In November, Keely Hodgkinson was valued at roughly £250,000, but this is set to soar. Dr Rob Wilson predicts she could pocket £1 million