ð Share this article Keely Hodgkinson Concludes Campaign with Victorious Performance at Athlos in NYC Hodgkinson achieved her personal best of 1:54.61 last year in London. The Olympic champion concluded her 800m campaign with a triumph at the all-female Athlos meet in NYC on Friday evening. {The reigning Olympic champion, who secured bronze at the global championships last month, excelled in an outstanding win in one minute 56.53 seconds in what was just her sixth appearance in a season impacted by a hamstring injury. Fellow Briton and global silver winner Georgia Bell finished second once more in one minute 58.33 seconds, while the athlete from St Vincent Shafiqua Maloney (one minute 58.57) claimed third. "I haven't competed much this season so it was probably less of a struggle for me to compete and want to give it something," said Hodgkinson. "The environment at the event is incredible so it was extremely enjoyable." The women-only meet packed Icahn Stadium in its second edition, introducing a party atmosphere to conventional athletics, with live music and special crowns substituting standard medals. The tennis legend with 23 major titles Serena Williams, who is wed to the founder of Athlos Alexis Ohanian, was present to present the victors with their tiaras. Previous champions took home $60,000 (forty-four thousand six hundred and three pounds) - one of the largest prize purses in track and field. The competition also attracted some of the sport's biggest names, as Kenya's triple Olympic champion and world record holder Faith Kipyegon triumphed in the mile race, finishing in four hours 17.78 minutes. The US Brittany B., the 200m bronze winner from the recent Paris Games, secured the sprint double. Related Topics Track and Field More on This Story Athlete transitions to 800m with excitement