Keely Hodgkinson Concludes Campaign with Winning Performance at Athlos Meet in New York
The athlete recorded her personal best of 1:54.61 the previous season in the British capital.
Keely Hodgkinson finished her 800m season with a triumph at the women-only Athlos meet in New York on Friday night.
{The current Olympic champion, who secured bronze at the global championships last month, dominated an impressive win in 1:56.53 in what was only her sixth race in a year affected by a hamstring injury.
Compatriot and world silver medallist Georgia Bell took the runner-up spot again 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 likely easier for me to go out there and be motivated to perform," stated the 23-year-old.
"The environment at the event is incredible so it was extremely enjoyable."
The women-only event filled the stadium in its second edition, bringing a festive vibe to conventional athletics, with musical performances and Tiffany & Co. crowns substituting traditional winners' medals.
The tennis legend with 23 major titles Serena W., who is wed to the founder of Athlos Alexis O., was present to present the winners with their tiaras.
Last year's winners took home sixty thousand dollars (forty-four thousand six hundred and three pounds) - among the biggest cash prizes in athletics.
The competition also drew some of the sport's biggest names, as the Kenyan triple Olympic champion and global record breaker Faith Kipyegon won the mile, finishing in 4:17.78.
The US Brittany B., the 200m bronze medallist from last year's Paris Olympics, won the sprint double.
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