Hodgkinson Concludes Season with Victorious Performance at Athlos in NYC
The athlete recorded her fastest time of 1:54.61 the previous season in the British capital.
The Olympic champion finished her two-lap campaign with a win at the women-only Athlos meet in New York on Friday evening.
{The current Olympic gold medallist, who earned third place at the World Championships last month, dominated an outstanding victory in 1:56.53 in what was only her sixth race in a season affected by a hamstring injury.
Compatriot and world silver medallist Georgia Hunter Bell took the runner-up spot once more in 1:58.33, while the athlete from St Vincent Shafiqua M. (1:58.57) secured third place.
"I haven't competed much this year so it was likely easier for me to go out there and want to give it something," stated Hodgkinson.
"The environment at the event is crazy so it was extremely enjoyable."
The women-only event packed Icahn Stadium in its second edition, bringing a festive vibe to traditional track, with musical performances and Tiffany & Co. crowns replacing standard 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 tiaras.
Previous champions received $60,000 (forty-four thousand six hundred and three pounds) - among the biggest cash prizes in athletics.
The event also attracted some of the sport's biggest names, as Kenya's three-time Olympic gold medallist and world record holder Faith K. triumphed in the mile race, crossing the finish line in 4:17.78.
American Brittany Brown, the 200m bronze medallist from the recent Paris Games, won the 100m and 200m double.
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