Last September, New York City’s Icahn Stadium lit up with something fresh, fierce, and unapologetically bold: Athlos NYC, an all-women’s track and field event founded by Alexis Ohanian. And fans felt the electric buzz of history in the making. This wasn’t just another meet; it was a celebration of women athletes who’ve long deserved a bigger stage. With a DJ spinning, fans roaring, and Megan Thee Stallion headlining, Athlos turned track and field into a cultural moment. But what made this event so revolutionary?

Ohanian, the Reddit co-founder and Serena Williams’ husband, had a vision: showcase female track stars as the compelling storytellers they are. On a recent interview with CNBC , he called them “far more interesting” than their male counterparts, “far more natural storyteller

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