Keely Hodgkinson sends out another statement of intent ahead of Paris Olympics
The 22-year-old from Atherton - who is coached by Wigan duo Trevor Painter and his wife, Jenny Meadows - used the event to fine-tune her preparations for the Paris Olympic Games, which get underway at the end of this month.
And she sent out a real statement of intent with an imperious performance, which saw her lead from the front, in a winning time of 1:57.36.
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Hide AdPrudence Sekgodiso was second in 1:58.75, while Abbey Caldwell claimed third with a season's best time of 1:58.79.
Hodgkinson is one of Team GB’s biggest hopes of a medal for Paris.
In addition to her undoubted talent and sparkling form, the reigning Olympic champion, Athing Mu, will not be there to defend her title after unfortunately falling recently in the US trials.
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