Track and field athletes captivate millions during the Olympics — but then vanish for four years.

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian is betting he can change that with Athlos, a women’s track and field spectacle that highlights both the power of the human body and Instagram.

“Track and field is one of the most watched sports of the Olympics … but it’s not really elevated outside of those Olympic Games,” Ohanian told me . “We want to put them on the biggest stage that we can in prime time.”

The first Athlos event was held in September 2024 at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island. Thirty-five of the world’s top women in track — including Marileidy Paulino and Gabby Thomas — competed, attracting three million viewers across streaming and broadcast platforms. 7

On Friday, the big event w

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