Women's Track and Field Competition Athlos Returns to New York City in October 2025
Updated Take on Athlos 2025:
Prepare for the grand spectacle that is Athlos, returning this fallen on October 10, 2025, at Icahn Stadium, NYC! After an overwhelmingly positive response last year, Athlos is back, promising to surpass itself.
Athletes Galore, Champions Confirmed!
Three-time Olympic champion Gabby Thomas will make a commanding presence, eager to claim the top spot, following her second-place finish in 2024. Thomas, a staunch advocate for women's sports, has been busy making waves in various sports-advocacy spaces.
Also on the reservation list is Olympic 100-meter hurdle champion Masai Russell, current winner of four out of four 60-meter hurdles this season. The young, invincible Russell, known for her resilient mindset, seeks to upgrade her third place from last September to the gold this time.
Dominican Republic's historic gold medalist, Marileidy Paulino, will grace the stage too. Paulino, who became the first woman from the Dominican Republic to win an Olympic gold, seized the victory at Athlos last year. After a victorious season, she's set to offer yet another scorching performance.
2021 100-meter hurdle Olympic champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, who rates her performance at Athlos as the best in her entire career, will return to defend her title. Despite winning a bronze medal in Paris last year, she expressed her readiness to give her all this season.
Completing the initial heavyweight roster is Olympic 200-meter bronze medalist Brittany Brown, poised to challenge any competition she faces this time around.
A Man of Action: Alexis Ohanian
Forget talk, Alexis Ohanian has taken tangible steps to change the game. The Reddit co-founder recognized the need for improvement in track and field and embarked on a mission to elevate these talented athletes.
Ohanian pledged a record-breaking $60,000 for each event winner, a move that has since been surpassed by World Athletics, Grand Slam Track, and even the Diamond League. His financial commitment aims to recognize the greatness of these athletes.
Beyond monetary support, Ohanian spearheaded a cultural shift in track and field by integrating music, celebrities, and widespread accessibility. Athlos scored a massive three million viewers worldwide, a feat unparalleled in the track and field community.
Ohanian's passion for women's sports extends beyond Athlos, as evident in his numerous advocacy initiatives. From apps like InnerCircle to women's soccer-focused reality show The Offseason, he has consistently demonstrated his commitment to championing women in sports.
As he aptly put it, "Investing in women's sports five years ago was unthinkable...[but] I'm very happy to prove them wrong."
What's in Store for Athlos 2.0?
Although details are scarce, the musical guest performance is set to be a blockbuster sensation, with Olympian Grace Stark alluding to Rihanna in a viral video. Meanwhile, fans are also hoping to catch Megan Thee Stallion for a second performance. Whatever the plans, Ohanian's bold nature promises a stellar show.
Expect more updates as Athlos 2025 gears up, including additional elite athletes, streaming platforms, and special guests. One thing's for certain - Athlos is bound to attract trailblazing icons at Icahn Stadium!
- Olympic champion Gabby Thomas, known for her advocacy for women's sports, will aim to climb to the top spot at Athlos 2025 in NYC, having learned from her second-place finish in 2024.
- Masai Russell, the current four-time 60-meter hurdles champion, will be aiming to upgrade her third-place finish from last September to the gold medal at Athlos 2025.
- Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, who rated her performance at Athlos as the best in her career, has confirmed her return to defend her title in the event and has expressed her readiness to give her all this season.
