In one other stellar season Hodgkinson went unbeaten over two laps and battled by means of sickness to retain her European title, which in 2022 represented her first main outside title.
Her improved British document on the London Diamond League in July was not solely affirmation that she was able to make the subsequent step on the rostrum in Paris, nevertheless it has additionally introduced Kratochvilova’s as but untouched document firmly inside attain.
Painter mentioned: “We’re at all times going to push these boundaries and attempt to get the world information,whether or not indoor or out.
“Whether or not it occurs in 2025 we should wait and see, however we’ll do our greatest to get it.”
After a minor hamstring harm ended her 2024 season earlier than she might defend her Diamond League title, Hodgkinson returned to coaching in South Africa in latest weeks.
However having admitted that she struggled mentally following the unfamiliar excessive of her breakout first Video games at Tokyo, she is unwavering in her willpower as she prepares to chase extra historical past and – in her personal phrases – turn into one in every of Britain’s biggest ever athletes.
The World Indoor Championships happen in Nanjing, China, in March earlier than the outside gold is on the road in Tokyo in September.
“I believe this yr I’ve discovered an actual pleasure in competing,” mentioned Hodgkinson.
“I simply cherished London [Diamond League] a lot, I cherished Prefontaine [Classic], I cherished Paris.
“I’ve cherished being in entrance of a crowd, placing on a efficiency, having folks behind me and successful for them.
“So I’m simply wanting ahead to persevering with in that manner.”
