British Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson ended her injury-hit season on a high, winning the 800m at the all-female Athlos meeting in New York. Hodgkinson finished in 1:56.53, impressing the crowd at Icahn Stadium in only her sixth race of the year.
Hodgkinson Overcomes Injury
After missing several months due to a hamstring injury, Hodgkinson returned to the track and claimed her victory with ease. “I’ve barely raced this season, so it was probably less of a struggle for me to go out there and give it my all,” she said.
Fellow Briton Georgia Hunter Bell, the world silver medallist, finished second in 1:58.33, while St Vincent’s Shafiqua Maloney took third in 1:58.57.
Brittany Brown Shines in Sprint Double
American sprinter Brittany Brown, the 200m bronze medallist at the Paris Olympics, surprised fans by winning both the 100m and 200m events. She clocked 10.99 in the 100m and set a personal best of 21.89 in the 200m, showing remarkable form after months away from competition due to surgery.
Star-Studded Women’s Event
The second edition of Athlos brought a festival-like atmosphere, complete with live music and Tiffany & Co crowns for winners, presented by tennis legend Serena Williams. Other notable performances included:
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- Faith Kipyegon of Kenya, winning the mile in 4:17.78.
- Masai Russell, claiming the 100m hurdles in 12.52.
- Marileidy Paulino, winning the 400m in 50.07.
- Tara Davis-Woodhall, triumphing in the long jump with 7.13m.
Femke Bol Eyes 800m Challenge
Dutch star Femke Bol, two-time 400m hurdles world champion, announced she will switch to the 800m, prompting a friendly reaction from Hodgkinson: “Can’t wait to share the start line.” Bol aims to explore a new challenge after her Olympic and world successes.