Hodgkinson Wraps Up Campaign with Victorious Performance at Athlos in New York
The athlete achieved her fastest time of 1:54.61 the previous season in the British capital.
The Olympic champion finished her two-lap season with a win at the women-only Athlos meet in New York on Friday evening.
{The current Olympic gold medallist, who earned bronze at the World Championships recently, excelled in an impressive victory in one minute 56.53 seconds in what was only her sixth race in a season impacted by a muscle issue.
Fellow Briton and global silver winner Georgia Hunter Bell finished second once more in 1:58.33, while St Vincent's Shafiqua Maloney (1:58.57) secured third place.
"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 the 23-year-old.
"The environment out there is crazy so it was really, really fun."
The female-exclusive event filled Icahn Stadium in its second year, bringing a party atmosphere to conventional athletics, with musical performances and Tiffany & Co. crowns substituting traditional winners' medals.
The tennis legend with 23 major titles Serena W., who is married to the founder of Athlos Alexis Ohanian, was present to present the winners with their tiaras.
Previous champions received $60,000 (forty-four thousand six hundred and three pounds) - one of the largest prize purses in athletics.
The event also drew several top athletes, as Kenya's three-time Olympic gold medallist and global record breaker Faith K. triumphed in the mile race, crossing the finish line in 4:17.78.
The US Brittany B., the 200m bronze winner from last year's Paris Olympics, won the 100m and 200m double.
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