Keely Hodgkinson is presented with a Tiffany & Co crown by Serena Williams after winning the women's 800m at Athlos in 2025. Image accompanying BBC Sport Athletics’ report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Athlos, the all-female track meet, debuts in London on Friday, aiming to become the 'Formula 1 of track and field'. Founded by Alexis Ohanian, it offers record prize money and equity to athletes. The event will feature seven disciplines with six athletes per event.
Previously held in New York, Athlos was canceled in 2026 due to athlete concerns. From 2027, it will align with the global athletics calendar. The London event will be broadcast on BBC platforms. Ohanian aims to expand Athlos globally, emphasizing athlete partnership. Read more racing coverage.
Athletes can earn up to $65,000 per event, with equity in the league. Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson won at the 2025 meet. Ohanian's goal is to create a worldwide, season-long league, addressing the economic gap in women's track and field. Related: London Hosts Major Women's Track-and-Field Event with $1m Prize.
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Athlos, founded by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, debuts in London with a vision to become the 'Formula 1 of track and field'. Athlos, the all-female track meet, debuts in London on Friday, aiming to become the 'Formula 1 of track and field'. Founded by Alexis Ohanian, it offers record prize money and equity to athletes. The event will feature seven disciplines with six athletes per event.
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Runner World published this brief on September 17, 2026. The underlying BBC Sport Athletics report was dated September 17, 2026.
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