Hodgkinson Concludes Campaign with Victorious Performance at Athlos Meet in NYC

Keely Hodgkinson finished her 800m season with a win at the women-only Athlos meet in New York on Friday night.

{The reigning Olympic champion, who earned bronze at the global championships recently, dominated an outstanding win in one minute 56.53 seconds in what was just her sixth appearance in a year impacted by a hamstring injury.

Compatriot and global silver winner Georgia Bell finished second once more in one minute 58.33 seconds, while St Vincent's Shafiqua M. (1:58.57) claimed third.

"I haven't competed much this year so it was likely easier for me to compete 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 edition, introducing a party atmosphere to traditional track, with musical performances and special crowns substituting standard medals.

The tennis legend with 23 major titles Serena Williams, who is married to the founder of Athlos Alexis Ohanian, was on hand to award the victors with their crowns.

Last year's winners took home $60,000 (£44,603) - one of the largest prize purses in track and field.

The event also attracted some of the sport's biggest names, as the Kenyan triple Olympic champion and global record breaker Faith Kipyegon won the mile, crossing the finish line in four hours 17.78 minutes.

American Brittany B., the 200m bronze winner from the recent Paris Games, won the 100m and 200m double.

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