Track and field fans are buzzing with excitement as Athlos takes a bold leap forward, while Grand Slam Track, led by Michael Johnson, stumbles in the race for relevance. On April 28, 2025, Athlos announced that field events will join their 2025 lineup at Icahn Stadium on October 10, with two-time Olympian Tara Davis-Woodhall headlining the long jump. Fans erupted with joy on X, with reactions like “woo, field events finally get their moment… about time” and “one small step for jumps, one giant leap for field-event-kind.” Athlos NYC, already a hit with 2.4 million views on X and 44K on YouTube for its debut, is winning hearts by celebrating both track and field equally. But what does this mean for Grand Slam Track’s ambitions?
It’s Track AND Field, and she’s the reason.
Field is coming to ATHLOS 2025, and @tar___ruh is leading the way. pic.twitter.com/S10N95OtD0
— ATHLOS (@athlos) April 28, 2025
Grand Slam Track, which kicked off in Jamaica and boasts the largest prize pool ever, is now under pressure as Athlos gains momentum. Fans are vocal about their support for Athlos, with one user cheering, “Let’s gooo!” for Davis-Woodhall’s inclusion. Meanwhile, Grand Slam Track’s focus on racers and challengers in Miami, May 2–4, feels limited. Can Johnson’s series catch up, or will Athlos redefine the sport’s future?
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