Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson is set to compete in the all-female Athlos New York City event this autumn, marking her return to the track after her gold medal win in Paris last year. The event, backed by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian's venture capital firm Seven Seven Six, will take place on 10 October.

Hodgkinson, who has been recovering from a hamstring tear since February, will miss the London Diamond League meet this weekend. However, her participation in Athlos NYC is highly anticipated, as she joins a stellar lineup of female athletes.

Also competing are Amber Anning, the British 400m record holder and recent world indoor champion, and Gabby Thomas, the American 200m Olympic champion. Last year's winners took home $60,000, one of the largest prize purses in athletics.

The second edition of Athlos NYC will expand beyond track events to include the long jump, headlined by American Olympic champion Tara Davis-Woodhall. This addition promises to make the meet even more exciting for fans and participants alike.

Alexis Ohanian, who is married to tennis legend Serena Williams, has been a strong advocate for women's sports. His investment in Chelsea Women earlier this year underscores his commitment to advancing female athletes' visibility and opportunities.

The inaugural competition last September was a track-only event, but this year's expanded format highlights the growing popularity and support for all-female athletics competitions. With such a high-profile lineup, Athlos NYC 2025 is poised to be a landmark event in the world of women's sports.