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Keely Hodgkinson dons eye-catching all-black speedsuit to win 800m at Athlos

Keely Hodgkinson Shines in All-Black Speedsuit to Claim 800m Victory at Athlos

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Keely Hodgkinson showcased her dominance in the 800 metres at the all-female Athlos meet held in London, wearing a striking all-black Nike speedsuit reminiscent of a superhero. The Olympic champion debuted this eye-catching attire, complete with a black hood and ponytail cut-out, at the Stone-X Stadium.

Hodgkinson finished the race in an impressive 1 minute 56.40 seconds, leaving Valentina Rosamilia of Switzerland in second place with a time of 1 minute 58.75 seconds. She earned 65,000 USD (£48,522) from the event’s substantial 1,057,000 USD (£790,266) prize pot. In a post-race interview, she described her outfit as "pretty sick."

Her training partner, Georgia Hunter Bell, commented on the bold fashion choice, noting that it might soon become standard in athletics. She stated, "It’s a big statement piece, but I think it is really interesting because that is going to be the norm in a few years."

The Athlos event, created by Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian, merges sport with spectacle and music, beginning with a red carpet parade. Hodgkinson attended dressed casually in a baggy tracksuit and later drew inspiration from Liam Gallagher, saying, "I feel like I look like him."

Other notable winners included Gabby Thomas and Sha’Carri Richardson, both Athlos athlete owner-advisors. Ohanian expressed his vision to expand Athlos into a league format, envisioning London as a key location for future events, with ideas for utilizing iconic landmarks in the competitions.

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