Hodgkinson Wraps Up Campaign with Winning Display at Athlos in NYC
The athlete recorded her fastest time of 1:54.61 last year in the British capital.
Keely Hodgkinson concluded her 800m season with a triumph at the all-female Athlos meet in NYC on Friday night.
{The reigning Olympic gold medallist, who earned third place at the global championships last month, excelled in an impressive victory in one minute 56.53 seconds in what was only her sixth race in a season affected by a hamstring injury.
Fellow Briton and global silver winner Georgia Bell finished second 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 probably less of a struggle for me to compete and be motivated to perform," stated the 23-year-old.
"The atmosphere at the event is crazy so it was extremely enjoyable."
The women-only event filled Icahn Stadium in its second year, bringing a festive vibe to traditional track, with live music and special crowns substituting standard medals.
The 23-times tennis major winner Serena W., who is married to the founder of Athlos Alexis O., was on hand to present the winners with their crowns.
Previous champions received $60,000 (£44,603) - among the biggest cash prizes in athletics.
The event also drew several top athletes, as Kenya's triple Olympic champion and global record breaker Faith K. won the mile, finishing in four hours 17.78 minutes.
American Brittany Brown, the 200m bronze medallist from last year's Paris Olympics, won the sprint double.
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