“I hope to have a party soon. I haven’t been on a family holiday since 2019. I don’t live at home any more. They have gone out to Marbella for a holiday so I’m going to go and join them and the rest of the family for a few days,” Keely Hodgkinson said after winning the gold in the Paris Olympics.  The British athlete clocked a time of 1:56.72 to win the Gold in the 800m at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

After that, she celebrated with her family during a holiday in Marbella, but she made a sacrifice as well. Before the Games, Keely had promised herself a Porsche Cayman if she became Olympic champion. Yet, instead of indulging in the luxury car, she chose to prioritize family time. Who’s her family?

Who Is Keely Hodgkinson’s Father, Dean Hodgkinson?

Running is in the Olympian’s blood. Her father, Dean Hodgkinson, has previously run in the London Marathon.  In an interview, Keely said, “My determination comes from my dad [Dean]. He has a metal fabrication business, and at times, he’s had to really battle.” At just 10 years old, Hodgkinson made a mark at the British Schools Modern Biathlon Championships in London. She placed second in the 500m run and eighth in the 50m swim.

It was following this impressive performance that her father, Dean Hodgkinson, encouraged her to focus full-time on running, setting her on the path to middle-distance success. After winning the gold medal in Paris, she spotted her dad in the crowd and ran to hug him. In 2025, as Keely made a return in the Silesia Diamond League, her father drove all the way from the UK to Katowice in Poland to watch her run. That is a 22-hour 7-minute trip of 1,327 miles.

Who Is Keely Hodgkinson’s Mother, Rachel Hodgkinson?

Like we said, running is in the Olympian’s DNA. Her mother, Rachel Hodgkinson, was a member of the Leigh Harriers athletic club. Intrestingly, Keely’s journey to becoming an Olympic gold medalist began at the age of nine when she joined Leigh Harriers. She has been a steady emotional and logistical supporter of Keely as her athletic career developed, like retweeting tweets that talked about her daughter’s comeback after the Paris Olympics or when she was nominated in 2024 for BBC The Sports Personality of the Year; her Twitter was very much active.

One of her tweets read, “If you think @keelyhodgkinson deserves to win The Sports Personality of the Year, please vote for her on Tuesday night 🌪️🥇🇬🇧 Thank you ❤️“. And Keely did win. Her mother captured that moment as well and posted family pictures with the caption,”What a fantastic evening at Spoty on Tuesday, most definitely a night to remember!🌪️❤️🎉“. One of the pictures as Kelly holding the trophy. We could also see her sisters. Who are they?

Does Keely Hodgkinson Have Any Siblings?

Dean and Keely Hodgkinson have four children. Keely is the eldest of four. As of a 2024 report, her brother Sam is 20, and her sisters are 18 and 15. One of the sisters is named Jessica, and the two have been spotted in the gym together. The other one is Tilly. What proves that she is a person of family is the fact that she dedicated her Tokyo silver medal to her parents, Rachel and Dean, her younger sisters, Jessica and Tilly, and her brother, Sam.

Where Are Keely Hodgkinson’s Parents From and What Is Their Ethnicity?

Dean and Rachel Hodgkinson are British citizens living in Atherton, Greater Manchester, England. Their European/British heritage highlights Keely’s deep northern English roots and her connection to a close-knit local community. In an interview, the Olypian said, “It causes controversy that northern grit! I think the southerners get a bit offended. I live and train in Manchester, we have a great system that works there, it’s where I’ve lived all my life and if that gives me a bit of extra edge then so be it!.”  Keely Hodgkinson was born on March 3, 2002, in Atherton, Greater Manchester, England.