🔗 Share this article Keely Hodgkinson Wraps Up Campaign with Winning Performance at Athlos in NYC Hodgkinson recorded her fastest time of one minute 54.61 seconds last year in the British capital. Keely Hodgkinson finished her two-lap campaign with a triumph at the all-female Athlos meet in NYC on Friday night. {The current Olympic gold medallist, 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 year affected by a muscle issue. Compatriot and world silver medallist Georgia Bell took the runner-up spot once more in 1:58.33, while the athlete from St Vincent Shafiqua M. (one minute 58.57) secured third place. "I've barely raced this season so it was likely less of a struggle for me to compete and want to give it something," stated Hodgkinson. "The environment out there is incredible so it was extremely enjoyable." The female-exclusive meet packed the stadium in its second edition, bringing a party atmosphere to traditional track, with musical performances and special crowns replacing traditional winners' medals. The 23-times tennis major winner Serena W., who is married to Athlos founder Alexis O., was on hand to award the winners with their crowns. 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 some of the sport's biggest names, as Kenya's three-time Olympic gold medallist and global record breaker Faith Kipyegon won the mile, finishing in four hours 17.78 minutes. American Brittany B., the 200m bronze winner from last year's Paris Olympics, won the sprint double. Associated Subjects Athletics More on This Story Athlete transitions to 800m with excitement