đŸ”— Share this article Hodgkinson Wraps Up Campaign with Victorious Performance at Athlos in NYC The athlete recorded her personal best of 1:54.61 last year in the British capital. The Olympic champion concluded her 800m season with a triumph at the women-only Athlos meet in NYC on Friday evening. {The reigning Olympic gold medallist, who secured bronze at the global championships last month, dominated an outstanding victory in 1:56.53 in what was only her sixth race in a season impacted by a muscle issue. Fellow Briton and world silver medallist Georgia Bell finished second again in 1:58.33, while the athlete from St Vincent Shafiqua Maloney (one minute 58.57) claimed third. "I haven't competed much this year so it was likely easier for me to compete and be motivated to perform," stated Hodgkinson. "The atmosphere out there is incredible so it was really, really fun." The women-only event packed the stadium in its second edition, bringing a party atmosphere to traditional track, with live music and Tiffany & Co. crowns substituting standard medals. The tennis legend with 23 major titles Serena W., who is married to Athlos founder Alexis O., was on hand to award the victors with their tiaras. Last year's winners took home $60,000 (£44,603) - among the biggest cash prizes in athletics. The competition also drew several top athletes, as the Kenyan triple Olympic champion and world record holder Faith Kipyegon won the mile, finishing in four hours 17.78 minutes. The US Brittany Brown, the 200m bronze winner from the recent Paris Games, secured the sprint double. Related Topics Athletics More on This Story Athlete transitions to 800m with excitement