Keely Hodgkinson Concludes Campaign with Victorious Display at Athlos in NYC

The Olympic champion concluded her two-lap campaign with a triumph at the women-only Athlos meet in New York on Friday night.

{The current Olympic champion, who earned third place at the World Championships recently, dominated an impressive victory in one minute 56.53 seconds in what was only her sixth race in a year affected by a hamstring injury.

Compatriot and world silver medallist Georgia Hunter Bell finished second once more in one minute 58.33 seconds, while St Vincent's Shafiqua Maloney (one minute 58.57) secured third place.

"I've barely raced this season so it was likely less of a struggle for me to go out there and be motivated to perform," said Hodgkinson.

"The environment out there is crazy so it was extremely enjoyable."

The women-only event filled Icahn Stadium in its second year, introducing a party atmosphere to traditional track, with live music and Tiffany & Co. crowns substituting traditional winners' medals.

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

Last year's winners received sixty thousand dollars (£44,603) - one of the largest prize purses in track and field.

The competition also drew several top athletes, as Kenya's triple Olympic champion and world record holder Faith K. triumphed in the mile race, crossing the finish line in four hours 17.78 minutes.

The US Brittany Brown, the 200m bronze medallist from last year's Paris Olympics, secured the 100m and 200m double.

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• Athletics

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