🔗 Share this article Hodgkinson Wraps Up Campaign with Winning Display at Athlos Meet in New York Hodgkinson recorded her personal best of one minute 54.61 seconds the previous season in London. Keely Hodgkinson finished her 800m season with a win at the women-only Athlos event in New York on Friday evening. {The current Olympic champion, who secured bronze at the global championships last month, dominated an outstanding win in 1:56.53 in what was just her sixth appearance in a year impacted by a muscle issue. Fellow Briton and world silver medallist Georgia Bell finished second again in one minute 58.33 seconds, while the athlete from St Vincent Shafiqua M. (1:58.57) secured third place. "I've barely raced this season so it was probably less of a struggle for me to compete and be motivated to perform," stated Hodgkinson. "The environment at the event is incredible so it was extremely enjoyable." The female-exclusive event filled Icahn Stadium in its second year, bringing a festive vibe to traditional track, with live music and special crowns replacing traditional winners' medals. The 23-times tennis major winner Serena W., who is married to Athlos founder Alexis Ohanian, was present to present the victors with their crowns. Last year's winners received sixty thousand dollars (forty-four thousand six hundred and three pounds) - one of the largest prize purses in track and field. 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, finishing in 4:17.78. American Brittany Brown, the 200m bronze medallist from last year's Paris Olympics, secured the sprint double. Related Topics Athletics More on This Story Bol switches to 800m and Hodgkinson 'can't wait'