Keely Hodgkinson Wraps Up Season with Winning Display at Athlos in NYC
Hodgkinson achieved her fastest time of one minute 54.61 seconds the previous season in London.
Keely Hodgkinson concluded her 800m campaign with a win at the all-female Athlos meet in New York on Friday night.
{The current Olympic champion, who earned bronze at the global championships recently, dominated an impressive victory in 1:56.53 in what was just her sixth appearance in a year affected by a hamstring injury.
Compatriot and global silver winner Georgia Bell took the runner-up spot 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 be motivated to perform," said the 23-year-old.
"The atmosphere out there is crazy so it was extremely enjoyable."
The female-exclusive event filled Icahn Stadium in its second edition, introducing a party atmosphere to conventional athletics, with musical performances and Tiffany & Co. crowns replacing traditional winners' medals.
The 23-times tennis major winner Serena W., who is married to Athlos founder Alexis O., was present to award the winners with their crowns.
Previous champions took home $60,000 (£44,603) - among the biggest cash prizes in track and field.
The event also attracted several top athletes, as the Kenyan three-time Olympic gold medallist and global record breaker Faith Kipyegon triumphed in the mile race, crossing the finish line in 4:17.78.
American Brittany Brown, the 200m bronze winner from last year's Paris Olympics, secured the sprint double.
Related Topics
- Athletics
Further Coverage
- Athlete transitions to 800m with excitement
