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Keely Hodgkinson Blasts West Ham Over 2029 Athletics Bid

3/27/2026

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Keely Hodgkinson (British athlete) criticized West Ham for jeopardizing London's bid to host 2029 World Athletics Championships in a post on X.
She said that the British team would win more medals than West Ham has.
Athletics fans supported Hodgkinson, while some West Ham supporters found comments disrespectful.
West Ham can prioritize London Stadium games and won’t vacate for three weeks, as Rome and Munich bid, with bids due in August.

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Keely Hodgkinson (British athlete) criticized West Ham for jeopardizing London's bid to host 2029 World Athletics Championships in a post on X.
She said that the British team would win more medals than West Ham has.
Athletics fans supported Hodgkinson, while some West Ham supporters found comments disrespectful.
West Ham can prioritize London Stadium games and won’t vacate for three weeks, as Rome and Munich bid, with bids due in August.