ATHLOS Announces Historic World Record Bonus for Faith Kipyegon, Mary Moraa and Co After Major Partnership

Faith Kipyegon, Mary Moraa and Tara Davis-Woodhall are among the star names set to grace the second edition of ATHLOS and a record-setting amount awaits any of them if they break the world record.

The women-only event is set to take place on October 10 in New York with Kipyegon among the star-studded lineup in the mile with 100m, 100m hurdles, 200m, 400m, 800m and long jump the other events set to take place.

While there is a $60,000 (Ksh7.7 million) prize for winners in each category, second and third place will attract $25,000 (Ksh3.2 million) and $10,000 (Ksh1.2 million) respectively, there is a huge amount set aside for any world record at ATHLOS.

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Following a partnership with payment platform CashApp, which will allow ATHLOS to pay its athletes instantly, event organizers have set aside a record $250,000 (Ksh32.3 million) for any world record that is broken at the one-day meet.

“This year, Cash App is enabling immediate prize payments for all eligible athletes the moment results are confirmed,” Athlos posted on social media.

“Beyond record-setting payout times, Cash App is offering a $250,000 world-record bonus to any athlete who breaks a world record at Athlos NYC.”

With its rivals Grand Slam Track struggling to settle payments for its athletes, having paid just half on Friday following months of empty promises, ATHLOS used the opportunity to aim a thinly-veiled dig at them.

“Faster payouts mean real-time recognition and an athlete-first experience, raising the bar for the sport,” added ATHLOS.

“Eligibility & terms apply. Instant payments available for eligible, verified Cash App accounts; otherwise paid by wire. All awards subject to anti-doping compliance and record ratification where applicable. World-record bonus applies to seven designated Athlos NYC events; see official terms for details.”

Other big names set to grace this year’s ATHLOS edition include Africa’s fastest woman Marie-Josee Ta Lou-Smith, Brittany Brown, Olympics champions Masai Russell and Marileidy Paulino as well as Salwa Eid Naser.