Women's long jump takes over Times Square as Athlos brings track to the bright lights

Make room, Broadway, there’s a different kind of performance opening down the street that’s sure to be a showstopper.

For one night only, the women’s long jump will take center stage for a competition held in the heart of a bustling Times Square. It’s all part of the script for Athlos, a women’s only track and field series, to shine the brightest lights on the sport .

Act I opens Thursday with reigning world and Olympic champion Tara Davis-Woodhall leading a star-studded cast into a unique long-jump competition set in one of New York’s trendiest tourist destinations.

Act II commences Friday when the stage shifts to Icahn Stadium, located on Randall's Island. There will be seven events — counting the long jump final — and a field of athletes that includes Olympic champions Faith Kip