đŸ”— Share this article Keely Hodgkinson Concludes Campaign with Winning Performance at Athlos Meet in NYC The athlete achieved her personal best of one minute 54.61 seconds the previous season 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 reigning Olympic champion, who earned bronze at the global championships recently, excelled in an outstanding victory in 1:56.53 in what was just her sixth appearance in a season impacted by a hamstring injury. Compatriot and global silver winner Georgia Bell took the runner-up spot once more in one minute 58.33 seconds, while St Vincent's Shafiqua M. (one minute 58.57) secured third place. "I haven't competed much this season so it was probably less of a struggle for me to go out there and be motivated to perform," stated the 23-year-old. "The environment at the event is crazy so it was extremely enjoyable." The female-exclusive event packed the stadium in its second edition, bringing a party atmosphere to conventional athletics, with musical performances and special crowns replacing standard medals. The 23-times tennis major winner Serena W., who is married to the founder of Athlos Alexis O., was present to award the winners with their tiaras. Previous champions received $60,000 (forty-four thousand six hundred and three pounds) - among the biggest cash prizes in athletics. The competition also drew several top athletes, as Kenya's triple Olympic champion and global record breaker Faith Kipyegon won the mile, finishing in 4:17.78. American Brittany B., the 200m bronze winner from the recent Paris Games, secured the sprint double. Associated Subjects Athletics More on This Story Bol switches to 800m and Hodgkinson 'can't wait'