Keely Hodgkinson Wraps Up Campaign with Winning Display at Athlos in NYC
Hodgkinson achieved her personal best of 1:54.61 the previous season in London.
Keely Hodgkinson finished her 800m season with a triumph at the women-only Athlos meet in New York on Friday evening.
{The reigning Olympic gold medallist, who secured bronze at the World Championships recently, dominated an outstanding victory in one minute 56.53 seconds in what was only her sixth race in a year affected by a muscle issue.
Compatriot and world silver medallist Georgia Bell finished second again in 1:58.33, while St Vincent's Shafiqua Maloney (1:58.57) claimed third.
"I haven't competed much this year so it was probably less of a struggle for me to go out there and want to give it something," said the 23-year-old.
"The atmosphere at the event is incredible so it was really, really fun."
The women-only meet filled the stadium in its second edition, bringing a festive vibe to traditional track, with live music and Tiffany & Co. crowns substituting traditional winners' medals.
The tennis legend with 23 major titles Serena W., who is wed to Athlos founder Alexis Ohanian, was present to present the victors with their crowns.
Previous champions took home sixty thousand dollars (forty-four thousand six hundred and three pounds) - among the biggest cash prizes in track and field.
The competition also attracted several top athletes, as Kenya's triple Olympic champion and world record holder Faith K. triumphed in the mile race, crossing the finish line in four hours 17.78 minutes.
American Brittany B., the 200m bronze medallist from the recent Paris Games, won the sprint double.
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- Track and Field
- Athlete transitions to 800m with excitement
