Keely Hodgkinson Wraps Up Campaign with Winning Performance at Athlos in NYC
Hodgkinson recorded her fastest time of one minute 54.61 seconds the previous season in the British capital.
The Olympic champion concluded her two-lap campaign with a triumph at the all-female Athlos meet in New York on Friday night.
{The current Olympic gold medallist, who secured bronze at the World Championships recently, excelled in an outstanding victory in one minute 56.53 seconds in what was only her sixth race in a season impacted by a muscle issue.
Compatriot and world silver medallist Georgia Hunter Bell took the runner-up spot once more 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 easier for me to go out there and be motivated to perform," stated the 23-year-old.
"The environment at the event is crazy so it was really, really fun."
The female-exclusive event packed the stadium in its second year, bringing a festive vibe to conventional athletics, with musical performances and special 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 on hand to award the victors with their tiaras.
Previous champions received $60,000 (£44,603) - one of the largest prize purses in athletics.
The competition also drew several top athletes, as the Kenyan three-time Olympic gold medallist and world record holder Faith K. won the mile, finishing in four hours 17.78 minutes.
American Brittany B., the 200m bronze winner from last year's Paris Olympics, won the sprint double.
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- Track and Field
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