Keely Hodgkinson Concludes Campaign with Winning Performance at Athlos Meet in New York
The athlete recorded her personal best of 1:54.61 last year in London.
Keely Hodgkinson finished her two-lap season with a triumph at the all-female Athlos meet in NYC on Friday night.
{The reigning Olympic gold medallist, who secured bronze at the global championships recently, excelled in an outstanding victory in 1:56.53 in what was only her sixth race in a season affected by a hamstring injury.
Fellow Briton and world silver medallist Georgia Hunter Bell finished second once more in 1:58.33, while St Vincent's Shafiqua Maloney (one minute 58.57) claimed third.
"I haven't competed much this year so it was likely easier for me to go out there and want to give it something," stated the 23-year-old.
"The atmosphere at the event is incredible so it was extremely enjoyable."
The female-exclusive event packed the stadium in its second year, introducing a festive vibe to conventional athletics, with musical performances and Tiffany & Co. crowns substituting traditional winners' medals.
The 23-times tennis major winner Serena W., who is wed to the founder of Athlos Alexis Ohanian, was present to present the winners with their crowns.
Last year's winners took home $60,000 (forty-four thousand six hundred and three pounds) - one of the largest prize purses in track and field.
The competition also attracted several top athletes, as Kenya's triple Olympic champion and global record breaker Faith K. won the mile, finishing in 4:17.78.
American Brittany Brown, the 200m bronze winner from last year's Paris Olympics, secured the sprint double.
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