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Special Guest Episode: Keely Hodgkinson

Olympic athlete and Tooney's school friend Keely Hodgkinson talks world championships, home-town pride and elite pre-race rituals - from Rihanna playlists to top training tips!

After watching Alessia Russo and Vick Hope's friendship blossom - and feeling a little left out in previous episodes - Ella Toone invites her old school friend, Sports Personality of the Year and 800m Olympic gold medallist Keely Hodgkinson, onto the pod as a home-town ally for this episode.

Keely spills the secrets behind her 'Mini Ella' nickname from their football days at Fred Longworth High School, reignites the age-old Wigan v Manchester debate, and even shares her top tips on avoiding stitches while training.

And she takes us behind the scenes of her pre-race rituals ahead of the world championships - think Rihanna soundtracks, game-day outfit choices and the mindset that keeps her at the top of her game.

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