Keely Hodgkinson Wraps Up Season with Victorious Performance at Athlos Meet in NYC
The athlete recorded her personal best of one minute 54.61 seconds the previous season in London.
Keely Hodgkinson finished her 800m campaign with a triumph at the all-female Athlos meet in NYC on Friday evening.
{The current Olympic champion, who earned bronze at the global championships recently, dominated an outstanding victory in 1:56.53 in what was just her sixth appearance in a year affected by a muscle issue.
Fellow Briton and global silver winner Georgia Hunter Bell finished second once more in 1:58.33, while St Vincent's Shafiqua Maloney (one minute 58.57) claimed third.
"I haven't competed much this year so it was probably easier for me to compete and be motivated to perform," stated Hodgkinson.
"The atmosphere at the event is incredible so it was extremely enjoyable."
The female-exclusive event filled Icahn Stadium in its second edition, introducing a party atmosphere to traditional track, with live music and Tiffany & Co. crowns replacing traditional winners' medals.
The tennis legend with 23 major titles Serena W., who is married to Athlos founder Alexis O., was on hand to award the winners with their crowns.
Previous champions received sixty thousand dollars (forty-four thousand six hundred and three pounds) - among the biggest cash prizes in track and field.
The competition also drew several top athletes, as the Kenyan three-time Olympic gold medallist and world record holder Faith Kipyegon won the mile, finishing in 4:17.78.
The US Brittany B., the 200m bronze medallist from last year's Paris Olympics, secured the sprint double.
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