Hodgkinson Concludes Campaign with Winning Display at Athlos in New York
Hodgkinson recorded her personal best of 1:54.61 the previous season in London.
The Olympic champion concluded her 800m campaign with a triumph at the all-female Athlos meet in NYC on Friday evening.
{The reigning Olympic gold medallist, who earned third place at the global championships recently, dominated an impressive victory in 1:56.53 in what was just her sixth appearance in a season impacted by a hamstring injury.
Compatriot and world silver medallist Georgia Bell finished second again in one minute 58.33 seconds, while the athlete from St Vincent Shafiqua Maloney (one minute 58.57) claimed third.
"I've barely raced this season so it was likely less of a struggle for me to go out there and want to give it something," stated the 23-year-old.
"The environment out there is incredible so it was really, really fun."
The female-exclusive event packed Icahn Stadium in its second edition, bringing a festive vibe to traditional track, with musical performances and Tiffany & Co. crowns substituting standard medals.
The tennis legend with 23 major titles Serena W., who is wed to Athlos founder Alexis O., was present to present the winners with their tiaras.
Last year's winners received sixty thousand dollars (forty-four thousand six hundred and three pounds) - among the biggest cash prizes in track and field.
The competition also drew several top athletes, as the Kenyan three-time Olympic gold medallist and world record holder Faith K. won the mile, crossing the finish line in 4:17.78.
American Brittany B., the 200m bronze winner from the recent Paris Games, secured the sprint double.
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