đź”— Share this article Keely Hodgkinson Concludes Campaign with Victorious Performance at Athlos in New York The athlete recorded her fastest time of 1:54.61 last year in the British capital. The Olympic champion finished her 800m campaign with a triumph at the women-only Athlos event in NYC on Friday night. {The current Olympic champion, who earned third place at the World Championships recently, excelled in an impressive win in 1:56.53 in what was only her sixth race in a season impacted by a hamstring injury. Compatriot and global silver winner Georgia Hunter Bell finished second once more in 1:58.33, while St Vincent's Shafiqua M. (1:58.57) secured third place. "I haven't competed much this season so it was probably less of a struggle for me to compete and be motivated to perform," stated the 23-year-old. "The environment out there is incredible so it was extremely enjoyable." The female-exclusive event packed the stadium in its second year, bringing a festive vibe to conventional athletics, with live music and Tiffany & Co. crowns replacing traditional winners' medals. The tennis legend with 23 major titles Serena W., who is wed to the founder of Athlos Alexis Ohanian, was present to award the winners with their crowns. Last year's winners took home sixty thousand dollars (ÂŁ44,603) - one of the largest prize purses in athletics. The competition also attracted several top athletes, as Kenya's three-time Olympic gold medallist and global record breaker Faith Kipyegon won the mile, finishing in 4:17.78. American Brittany Brown, the 200m bronze medallist from the recent Paris Games, won the sprint double. Related Topics Track and Field Further Coverage Athlete transitions to 800m with excitement