Hodgkinson Concludes Season with Winning Performance at Athlos in New York
Hodgkinson recorded her fastest time of 1:54.61 the previous season in London.
Keely Hodgkinson concluded her 800m season with a win at the all-female Athlos meet in NYC on Friday evening.
{The reigning Olympic champion, who earned bronze at the global championships last month, dominated an impressive victory in one minute 56.53 seconds in what was just her sixth appearance in a season impacted by a hamstring injury.
Compatriot and world silver medallist Georgia Bell finished second once more in one minute 58.33 seconds, while St Vincent's Shafiqua M. (1:58.57) secured third place.
"I haven't competed much this season so it was probably less of a struggle for me to go out there and be motivated to perform," said the 23-year-old.
"The environment out there is incredible so it was extremely enjoyable."
The women-only event packed the stadium in its second edition, bringing a party atmosphere to conventional athletics, with musical performances and Tiffany & Co. crowns replacing standard medals.
The tennis legend with 23 major titles Serena W., who is wed to the founder of Athlos Alexis Ohanian, was present to award the victors with their tiaras.
Previous champions took home $60,000 (£44,603) - one of the largest prize purses in athletics.
The competition also attracted some of the sport's biggest names, as Kenya's three-time Olympic gold medallist and global record breaker Faith Kipyegon won the mile, crossing the finish line in 4:17.78.
The US Brittany B., the 200m bronze winner from last year's Paris Olympics, secured the 100m and 200m double.
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- Track and Field
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