SPEED queen Keely Hodgkinson is enjoying an Olympic gold medal — as she races towards a £2m fortune.
The 22-year-old star cruised to victory in the 800m in Paris, improving on the silver she won in Tokyo three years ago.
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Keely Hodgkinson enjoys a well-deserved break in MarbellaCredit: Splash
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Hodgkinson stuns in see-through dress Credit: Splash
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The gold medalist then stripped down to a green bikiniCredit: Splash
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She is predicted to pocket £2m as the brand’s poster girl. Credit: Splash
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She relaxed on the boat with her familyCredit: Splash
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Hodgkinson achieved her childhood dream and won the Olympic Games in the 800m. Credit: Reuters
Fresh from realizing her Olympic dream, Hodgkinson was seen soaking up the sun on a luxury yacht in Marbella and toasting her victory in Paris with a glass of sangria.
She was seen soaking up the Spanish sun in a stunning sheer dress and stylish sunglasses.
Hodgkinson then jumped into the boat and stripped down to a green bikini.
In the meantime, experts say she should get used to life on the high ground – with her endorsement and other earnings sure to grow.
Brand guru Marcel Knobil, who has worked with Coca Cola and Yamaha, said: “Her estimated earnings before these Olympics were around £250,000 thanks to companies such as Nike and Omega.
“Now, thanks to her exceptional talent, gold success and attractive personality and looks — Keely can look forward to earnings well in excess of £2 million next year alone.”
Hodgkinson grew up in the former mining community of Atherton, in Greater Manchester, but has hardly looked back since stepping onto the running track.
It culminated with Olympic gold at the Stade de France in front of 70,000 fans on Monday.
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Her win earned nothing from Team GB, but she will receive £39,000 from World Athletics.
Although she said she would treat herself to a gold Cartier ring and a Porsche, immediately after the victory she had a family celebration in Marbella in mind.
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She said: “My parents and I, what we would like is just some quality time together. I don’t see them often. That’s enough for me to be honest.”
Keely had about 100 relatives who wore Team Keely shirts and cheered her on in Paris.
The group of eight were with her in Marbella where they enjoyed jet-skiing and relaxing on a yacht with the caption: “Congratulations on your gold medal Keely Hodgkinson.”
Speaking about her plans as a gold medallist, she said after the race: “I hope to have a party soon. I haven’t been on a family vacation since 2019.
“I don’t live at home anymore. They have gone to Marbella on holiday so I will be joining them and the rest of the family for a few days.
“I’m not really a fan of cocktails. I’m actually more of a rose wine girl.
“I’ll be on the beach in a moment, having a glass of rosé with my medal.”
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Hodgkinson revealed that she hasn’t been on holiday with her family since 2019. Credit: Splash
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And she totally deserves a break after her heroics in ParisCredit: Splash
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Hodgkinson deservedly put her feet up Credit: Splash
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And she was all smiles with her friends Credit: Splash
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The family later went to a bar and enjoyed a drink Credit: Splash
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