Sha'Carri Richardson Hints at Big Plans After ATHLOS Appearance With Alexis Ohanian

American sprint star Sha’Carri Richardson has shared her excitement about working alongside Alexis Ohanian, the husband of Serena Williams and founder of the women-focused sports initiative ATHLOS.

The former world champion recently accompanied Ohanian to the iConnections event, where they outlined the vision and long-term ambitions of the ATHLOS league, a platform designed to elevate and empower women in sport through increased investment, visibility and opportunity.

Sha’Carri Richardson, who serves as an owner-advisor at ATHLOS, spoke about the importance of creating spaces that prioritise female athletes and celebrate their impact both on and off the track.

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The appearance highlighted her growing role beyond competition, as she continues to expand her influence within the business and development side of sport.

Following the event, Richardson took to her X (formerly Twitter) account to reflect on the experience. In her post, she expressed gratitude to Ohanian for the opportunity and hinted at even bigger plans ahead for ATHLOS, signaling that the initiative is only just getting started.

“Alexis, I had an amazing time speaking about the importance of what we’re doing at Athlos!” Sha’Carri Richardson said.

On his part, Alexis Ohanian said: “Loved sharing the stage today with the one and only @itsshacarri today at iConnections to talk about the ambitions of our @athlos league.”

Meanwhile, the Olympic 100m silver medallist took on the transformative role in the sports world by becoming a founding owner-advisor for ATHLOS.

Founded by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, the league aims to provide a dedicated platform for female athletes to thrive outside the traditional Olympic cycle.

Sha’Carri Richardson joined fellow stars Gabby Thomas and Tara Davis-Woodhall as key stakeholders, ensuring that the athletes themselves have a central voice in the organisation's development.

This innovative athlete-centric model provides these women with equity and a share in the league's long-term success, moving beyond standard sponsorship deals.

By taking an ownership stake, Sha’Carri Richardson is helping to shape a new era of professional track that focuses on increased compensation and fan engagement.

The league is set to expand into a multi-city, team-based circuit in 2026, further establishing a sustainable professional ecosystem for women in the sport.