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Alexis Ohanian has shared his excitement about returning Athlos in 2025, promising a bigger, more accessible track meet experience.
Athlos founder Alexis Ohanian is already making plans for the second edition of his groundbreaking track meet after the success of the inaugural event held earlier this year in New York City.
After a successful inaugural event in New York City earlier this year, Ohanian has been reflecting on the future of the event and the possibility of bringing it back for another round.
Athlos made waves when it debuted in 2024, offering an unforgettable experience for fans of track and field, featuring some of the fastest athletes in the world alongside big-name entertainers.
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The meet was designed to break away from the traditional track and field scene by adding a fresh entertainment aspect and by ensuring the athletes' stories were brought to the forefront.
"Are you coming back with a season 2 Athlos next year? I’m looking forward to it. @alexisohanian," asked a fan from the popular track and field page, Track Spice.
In his typically engaging style, Ohanian responded to the question with a playful acknowledgment: "Thank you! We really should.... shouldn't we....."
This response has sparked excitement among fans and sports enthusiasts alike, who are eagerly anticipating the next edition of the track meet.
Athlos made a significant impact in its first season by combining the thrill of track and field with the entertainment value that typically accompanies major sporting events.
With star athletes like Gabby Thomas and Brittany Brown competing, along with high-profile performances by Megan Thee Stallion and DJ D-Nice, the inaugural Athlos event quickly became a standout moment of the year.
The event’s accessibility also played a key role in its success.
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Free streaming on social media platforms like YouTube and X ensured that fans worldwide could enjoy the excitement of the meet, bringing track and field into homes that might otherwise have missed it.
Ohanian, who previously admitted he had never attended a track meet until the U.S. Olympic Trials earlier this year, explained his motivation behind creating Athlos.
He had been struck by the energy of the competition but also by the challenges athletes faced in terms of exposure and recognition.
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During the Olympic Trials in Eugene, Ohanian was amazed by the raw talent on display but was also struck by how difficult it was for spectators to follow the athletes’ stories amidst the busy schedule of events.
“I had the sense that the athletes’ stories weren't reaching the public in the way they deserved to,” he said.
Through Athlos, Ohanian aims to bridge that gap and provide a space where athletes can shine not only for their athletic abilities but also for their personal stories, personalities, and journeys.
His goal is to amplify track and field as a sport and reduce the seasonal disparity in its popularity, particularly during the off-season when public interest tends to wane.
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