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The BBC will broadcast Athlos London in September, marking the league's first international event. The meet will take place at StoneX Stadium on September 18.
Kayla Green, the league's acting president, highlighted the BBC as the ideal partner for introducing Athlos to British fans. The event will feature notable athletes like Keely Hodgkinson and Sha'Carri Richardson. Read more racing coverage.
Athlos, founded by Alexis Ohanian in 2024, has grown to include two events and a prize pool exceeding $2.1 million. The meet will also be available on ESPN, ION, X, and YouTube. Related: London Bids to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships.
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The all-women's track and field league expands to London for its first event outside the US. The BBC will broadcast Athlos London in September, marking the league's first international event. The meet will take place at StoneX Stadium on September 18.
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Runner World published this brief on August 9, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated August 8, 2026.
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