🔗 Share this article Keely Hodgkinson Wraps Up Campaign with Victorious Display at Athlos Meet in NYC Hodgkinson achieved her fastest time of one minute 54.61 seconds last year in London. The Olympic champion concluded her 800m campaign with a triumph at the all-female Athlos event in NYC on Friday evening. {The current Olympic gold medallist, who earned third place at the World Championships recently, dominated an outstanding victory in one minute 56.53 seconds in what was just her sixth appearance in a year impacted by a hamstring injury. Compatriot and world silver medallist Georgia Bell finished second once more in 1:58.33, while the athlete from St Vincent Shafiqua M. (one minute 58.57) claimed third. "I've barely raced this season so it was likely less of a struggle for me to compete and be motivated to perform," stated the 23-year-old. "The environment at the event is crazy so it was extremely enjoyable." The women-only meet filled the stadium in its second edition, bringing a party atmosphere to traditional track, with musical performances and Tiffany & Co. crowns replacing traditional winners' medals. The 23-times tennis major winner Serena Williams, who is married to Athlos founder Alexis Ohanian, was on hand to present the winners with their crowns. Previous champions received $60,000 (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 triple Olympic champion and world record holder Faith K. triumphed in the mile race, crossing the finish line in 4:17.78. American Brittany B., the 200m bronze winner from last year's Paris Olympics, secured the 100m and 200m double. Related Topics Track and Field Further Coverage Bol switches to 800m and Hodgkinson 'can't wait'