Team GB Olympics hero Keely Hodgkinson given hero’s welcome as Man Utd fan shows off gold medal at Old Trafford

TEAM GB star and Manchester United superfan Keely Hodgkinson received a hero’s welcome at Old Trafford after her Paris 2024 heroics.

Hodgkinson, 22, blitzed the competition to win gold in the 800m at the Olympics in the summer and showcased her medal before United’s Premier League clash with Tottenham.

Team GB star and Man Utd fan Keely Hodgkinson got a hero’s welcome at Old TraffordPA

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Hodgkinson won a gold medal in the 800m sprint at Paris 2024[/caption]

Man Utd fan Hodgkinson grew up only a stone’s throw away from Old TraffordGetty

Hodgkinson was raised a Man Utd fan in Manchester

Hodgkinson received a warm ovation at Old Trafford

The Mancunian athlete saluted the fans before kick-off and received a warm ovation from the home crowd as she stood with a big smile on her face.

But that was as good as it got for United fans on the day as they were battered by Spurs in a match which saw Bruno Fernandes shown a straight red – his first sending off for the club.

The sprinter didn’t have to come a long way as she was raised only a stone’s throw away from Old Trafford.

The Olympian grew up adoring the Red Devils and even managed to enjoy a glimpse of the glory years under legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

And the runner even admitted that she always had a soft spot for United cult hero Javier Hernandez.

Hodgkinson previously said: “I live on my own now. An independent woman. Well, as a United fan, I wouldn’t look over Manchester City would I?

“Do I hear the crowd noise? It’s not that bad. I can literally see it across from me and see the lights buzzing when it’s a match night. It’s busy round town.

“Where I live is really nice. There is MediaCity. It’s near the airport, the train station and the track. It’s very convenient. I love it.

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“My mum has had a Manchester United season ticket since she was 19 and her name is on the seats at Old Trafford. She is more of a diehard fan than me.

“I got the last glimpses [of the glory years] when I was about eight years old.

“Though I did see his matches, I don’t remember much about Cristiano Ronaldo being at Manchester United the first time round.

“I was more a fan of Javier Hernandez or Chicharito as he’s known. I liked him when I was growing up.”