#track-and-field

#track-and-field

Ohanian is perhaps best known as the cofounder of Reddit, but he's also an investor who's made no secret of his interest in investing in sports. During a press event in New York City this week, he said the idea for Athlos came to him while watching the Olympics, during which millions of people tune in to watch track and field events. His logic: Why not try to tap into that audience outside of larger events?

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ran the fastest women's 400 metres in 40 years to claim world championship gold in 47.78 sec on Thursday and complete her transition from the one-lap hurdles in emphatic style. The American stormed through the Tokyo rain to add a first global gold in the flat 400m to the two Olympic and one world titles she won over the hurdles.

Athlos debuted at Icahn Stadium in New York City, featuring six events: 100m, 100m hurdles, 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1500m. The event boasted a large prize purse, with winners earning $60,000 and athletes receiving a share of the event's revenue, a rare arrangement in track and field.

Lyles reeling in Bednarek in the homestretch resulted in a post-race confrontation, where Bednarek shoved Lyles after finishing second in the 200-meter final.

The Armory, a wartime structure in Washington Heights, has transformed from a military facility into a cultural hub, hosting youth and professional track and field events.

The 2028 Olympics will feature a unique, dual-venue opening ceremony at the Coliseum and SoFi Stadium, starting at 5 p.m. PDT on July 14, 2028.

Caster Semenya recently gained a partial victory from the European Court of Human Rights in her ongoing legal struggle against track and field's sex eligibility rules, asserting her rights were violated.

Alekna's achievements over the past four years have elevated him to international stardom in track and field.

Jefferson's remarkable 10.01 seconds sprint at the state track championships set a new record, showcasing his immense talent leading into the finals.

Thomas Jefferson High School dominated the Boys category at the PSAL Outdoor Track and Field Championships, securing 223 points, showcasing their exceptional athlete talent.

RJ Sermons rebounded from a disappointing 100 meters to win the 200 meters at the Southern Section Masters Meet, emphasizing the importance of preparation for state.

DeAuna Louis, representing GALA, aims to defend her titles in the 100 and 300-meter hurdles at the City Section championships and excel at state.

I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to try it out and still be kind of close to home and not jeopardize too much of my training.