The North Star, for everything we do, always has to tell the stories of our athletes; every minute, they’re not on the track. That’s why people will care,” emphasized Alexis Ohanian, Reddit co-founder and tech mogul. Ohanian’s recent pledge of $500,000 to Athlos, a burgeoning sports platform, follows his impassioned belief in amplifying athletes’ voices. Inspired by a viral track and field feed featuring Olympian Gabby Thomas, Ohanian’s investment highlights his commitment to leveraging digital platforms for meaningful change.
In addition to his renowned investment portfolio, Ohanian is venturing into women’s sports with Athlos NYC, a female-only track and field league. This move aligns with the unprecedented growth in women’s sports, projected to generate $1 billion from fan, broadcast, and commercial interest. Beyond business, Ohanian’s motivation stems from personal connection, evident in his discussion about Athlos NYC with 2021 bronze medalist Gabby Thomas. This initiative reflects Ohanian’s strategic vision and genuine advocacy for empowering female athletes.
After a recent interview with Robin Arzón on Good Morning America, Alexis Ohanian, tweeted a clip from it, highlighting why he began envisioning Athlos NYC. He said, “Last year I was starting to get a little excited for the Olympics and I started noticing more and more track photos, videos, stories, going viral on social media because it is a reflection of zeitgeist and so this led me to what we are calling Athlos.” Athlos NYC, named after the Greek word for ‘athlete’ was previously known as the 776 Invitational, is set to be a groundbreaking track event, which will bring together the fastest women in the world. His brainchild aims to give more impetus to female stars, thus breaking free from the norm and giving the fastest women the world over a sliver of life opportunity. That is exactly what it takes to –“achieve everyday greatness”– bemoans the hos
