Overview

• Athlos launched in 2024 at Icahn Stadium with 35 women athletes competing in six sprint races for a $500,000 purse and attracted roughly three million viewers.
• Three Olympic medalists have taken equity stakes in Athlos, gaining seats at the table to shape team identities, competition formats and athlete-first policies.
• The 2025 Athlos meet is scheduled for October 10 in New York and will introduce field events, featuring Tara Davis-Woodhall headlining the long jump.
• Beginning in 2026, Athlos will transition into a team-based league with multiple meets in major cities after the World Athletics season, ending with a championship final.
• By integrating live music, DJ sets and supersized prize money, Athlos aims to boost financial rewards for female athletes and expand the sport’s fan base.