Hodgkinson powers to Athlos win in speed suit
Summary
Keely Hodgkinson won the 800m race at the Athlos all-female athletics meet in London, wearing a special speed suit made with Nike. The event featured top female athletes competing for prize money, and it was the first time Athlos was held outside New York.Key Facts
- Keely Hodgkinson won the 800m race in 1 minute 56.40 seconds at StoneX Stadium in London.
- She wore a custom full-body speed suit designed to reduce air resistance, created in partnership with Nike.
- Athlos is an all-women’s sports meet created by Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and husband of tennis champion Serena Williams.
- Winners received a silver Tiffany & Co crown instead of medals and a prize of $65,000 each.
- The meet had seven different events, each with six athletes, and a total prize fund of $1.05 million.
- Other winners included American sprinters Gabby Thomas (200m) and Sha'Carri Richardson (100m).
- Hodgkinson’s year included both highs, like winning a world indoor title, and setbacks caused by injuries.
- The event was attended by notable athletes, celebrities, and family members of the founders.
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