Athlos has cancelled its New York meet, originally set for Oct. 2, 2026. The women’s-only series, founded in 2024, aims to align its events with the global athletics calendar starting in 2027. The cancellation leaves Athlos London as the sole event for the 2026 season, scheduled for Sept. 18.

The decision to cancel the New York meet was made by Athlos co-founder Alexis Ohanian. He cited feedback from athletes, who found it challenging to peak for multiple events in a short span. The London meet, featuring Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson, remains on schedule and will be broadcast live by the BBC. Read more culture coverage.

Athlos has not disclosed how the series title will be determined with one meet left, nor how the prize money and equity for the cancelled meet will be handled. The series, which offers a $2.1 million prize pool, is now focused on planning a potential return to New York in 2027. Related: Hodgkinson Withdraws from Weltklasse Zürich 800m.

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