Kaylah Walton
In the year 2024, ATHLOS made a memorable debut in women’s track and field by taking place at Icahn Stadium, New York City. This event gained significant attention for its record-breaking prize pool of $663,000, making it the richest women’s-only track meet ever.
The event garnered global interest, attracting elite athletes and over 3 million viewers across various platforms such as YouTube, ESPN+, DAZN, and X.
The outcomes were notable, highlighting the demand for top-tier women’s sports, exemplified by impressive performances from athletes like Brittany Brown, who took home $85,000 for her outstanding achievements in the 200m event.
Mark Your Calendars: ATHLOS Returns in 2025
The anticipation for ATHLOS 2025 kicked off with an exciting announcement.
“The date is set. The city is set. ATHLOS NYC is happening on October 10, 2025. We look forward to seeing you there,” was the message shared on Twitter.
As excitement spread, CITIUS MAG confirmed that the event will indeed return to Icahn Stadium on that date, with fans eagerly speculating about how ATHLOS will elevate its offerings after such a groundbreaking inaugural event.
Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and the mind behind ATHLOS, hinted that last year’s gathering was just the start of something bigger.
“I hope to see everyone back! We had an amazing time last year, and I can promise this year’s event will be even more spectacular,” he tweeted, reflecting on the enthusiastic reception from attendees and participants alike.
“As soon as I entered Icahn last year, it was clear that we needed to return, and even go bigger,” Ohanian remarked recently.
“The interest and energy there were unmistakable. I’m excited for everyone to learn about the surprises we have planned for 2025.”
ATHLOS strives to outdo its 2024 event, timing the next gathering just 19 days after the World Championships in Tokyo, making it a prime spot for fierce competition. With the best athletes fresh from the year’s most significant event, ATHLOS 2025 is set to be an unmissable occasion.
