Hodgkinson Wraps Up Season with Victorious Performance at Athlos in New York
Hodgkinson achieved her fastest time of 1:54.61 last year in the British capital.
The Olympic champion finished her 800m season with a triumph at the women-only Athlos meet in New York on Friday night.
{The current Olympic gold medallist, who earned third place at the global championships recently, excelled in an outstanding win in 1:56.53 in what was just her sixth appearance in a season impacted by a muscle issue.
Compatriot and world silver medallist Georgia Bell took the runner-up spot again in 1:58.33, while St Vincent's Shafiqua M. (1:58.57) claimed third.
"I haven't competed much this year so it was probably easier for me to go out there and want to give it something," said Hodgkinson.
"The atmosphere at the event is incredible so it was extremely enjoyable."
The female-exclusive meet packed the stadium in its second year, introducing a festive vibe to conventional athletics, with live music and Tiffany & Co. crowns substituting traditional winners' medals.
The 23-times tennis major winner Serena W., who is married to Athlos founder Alexis O., was present to present the victors with their crowns.
Last year's winners took home sixty thousand dollars (£44,603) - one of the largest prize purses in athletics.
The competition also attracted several top athletes, as the Kenyan triple Olympic champion and global record breaker Faith K. triumphed in the mile race, crossing the finish line in four hours 17.78 minutes.
The US Brittany Brown, the 200m bronze winner from the recent Paris Games, won the 100m and 200m double.
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