Keely Hodgkinson withdraws from the 400 metres final at the UK Athletics Championships in Birmingham moments before the race. Multiple reports say the Olympic 800 metres champion was due to take part, but she stopped during warm-up/pre-race strides at the start line, showed visible signs of distress, and then left the track as officials proceeded with the event without her. BBC and other outlets report that she pulls out shortly before the race begins. Sky Sports News says the withdrawal is precautionary, with Hodgkinson described as “fine” afterward. The Independent reports she is in tears when she exits, while also stating she is healthy after the withdrawal. The Guardian adds that Hodgkinson was not feeling 100% and did not want to risk anything, with her camp quickly playing down injury fears. Across sources, the reason given is a precaution due to how she felt in the build-up to the final, rather than a disclosed injury at the time. Her decision allows the final to go ahead with other competitors.