Athos is doubling from one to two meets in 2026 and prize money will go up even more (2.7X). *Athlos announces new 2 meet format for 2026, $2.1 million in prize money (2.7x increase) 

Version 2 of Alexis Ohanian’s Athlos track and field series brought a louder crowd, bigger production, and major star power to New York City. ThoughtsLeader gives his impressions and wonders about the big test in 2026.

The inaugural women's-only meet is on Thursday in New York and features four Olympic champions from Paris (Gabby Thomas, Faith Kipyegon, Masai Russell,  Marileidy Paulino) in its six events as well walk-out songs and a performance by rapper Megan Thee Stallion. *MB: Official Athlos NYC Discussion Thread - Can this women's-only track meet gain traction and transform the sport?