The world 1500m record-holder and Olympic champion, alongside Gabby Thomas and Alexis Holmes, joins ATHLOS Faith Kipyegon says she wants to “inspire women around the world” after joining ATHLOS, a women’s-only track event created by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. The 30-year-old Kenyan, who recently broke her own world 1500m record of 3:49.11 with 3:49.
04 at the Paris Diamond League, will race over the 1500m at ATHLOS NYC (September 26). ATHLOS, which is Greek for athlete, was previously known as the 776 Invitational and initially named after Seven Seven Six – the venture capital firm founded by Ohanian. ATHLOS NYC will be held at Icahn Stadium in the Big Apple, less than a fortnight after the Diamond League final in Brussels (September 13-14).
Kipyegon is one of three confirmed athletes for ATHLOS NYC so far, with Americans Gabby Thomas and Alexis Holmes being the other two names. There will be 36 athletes competing at the invitational and the others will be announced over the summer months. “I am excited to join ATHLOS and I appreciate the celebration of female sports,” said Kipyegon.
“I hope we can inspire women around the world to be the strongest version of themselves. I like the new concept and believe the combination of sport, fashion, and music will bring a lot of energy and excitement.” ATHLOS NYC will feature the following races: 100m, 200m, 400m, 100m hurdles, 800m, and 1500m.
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