Keely Hodgkinson Concludes Campaign with Victorious Display at Athlos in New York
Hodgkinson achieved her fastest time of one minute 54.61 seconds last year in London.
The Olympic champion concluded her 800m campaign with a win at the women-only Athlos meet in New York on Friday evening.
{The reigning Olympic champion, who secured bronze at the World Championships last month, dominated an impressive win in one minute 56.53 seconds in what was just her sixth appearance in a year affected by a hamstring injury.
Compatriot and global silver winner Georgia Bell finished second once more in 1:58.33, while St Vincent's Shafiqua M. (one minute 58.57) secured third place.
"I haven't competed much this season so it was probably easier for me to go out there and be motivated to perform," stated the 23-year-old.
"The environment out there is crazy so it was extremely enjoyable."
The female-exclusive meet packed Icahn Stadium in its second year, bringing a party atmosphere to traditional track, with musical performances and special crowns replacing traditional winners' medals.
The 23-times tennis major winner Serena Williams, who is married to Athlos founder Alexis O., was on hand to present the winners with their crowns.
Previous champions received sixty thousand dollars (£44,603) - among the biggest cash prizes in athletics.
The competition also attracted some of the sport's biggest names, as the Kenyan three-time Olympic gold medallist and world record holder Faith K. triumphed in the mile race, crossing the finish line in four hours 17.78 minutes.
The US Brittany B., the 200m bronze medallist from the recent Paris Games, secured the 100m and 200m double.
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