What is Athlos and why is it in London? The women-only series aiming to become the 'F1 of athletics'

Athlos, a women-only track and field competition founded by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, is making its international debut at a sold-out StoneX Stadium in London on September 18, 2026. The event, which was originally launched in New York in 2024, features headline athletes including Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson and American sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson, with coverage on the BBC from 7 p.m. Ohanian aims to expand Athlos into a global series modeled after Formula 1, positioning it as a premier property for women's athletics.