.28 seconds** in July 1983, a time that has remained unbeaten for 43 years. Keely Hodgkinson believes she can surpass this mark.

Hodgkinson has already made headlines by becoming the World Indoor 800m champion. As she transitioned into spring training, her focus shifted to enhancing her 400m speed. However, a recent training mishap disrupted her plans.

While jogging during a cool down, Hodgkinson tripped over a metal grate, injuring her knees. I got into what I could describe as a metal mesh grate... it's just taken some chunks out of my knees and caused a lot of swelling," she recounted. Despite the injury, she reported no significant damage, only inflammation and bruising.

Although not serious, this setback could impact her quest for those crucial performance gains. "To run over a second faster than she has done before... wasn't in the plan," Hodgkinson acknowledged. Nevertheless, she remains optimistic, stating, "I just want to have fun. I’m in great shape and whatever will be, will be."

While Hodgkinson’s record attempt may be postponed until the European Championships in Birmingham, Josh Kerr is gearing up to challenge the Mile record set by Hicham El Guerrouj in 1996. Unlike Hodgkinson, Kerr reports a flawless preparation, confident in his ability to gauge the record's feasibility during the race.