“I take pride in doing what’s right for athletes,” said former 100m World Champion Sha’Carri Richardson back in May, as reports surfaced that she’s joining Alexis Ohanian’s all-women track-and-field venture. According to insiders, Richardson is among the select few personally approached by the Reddit co-founder to serve as a part-owner or advisory board member. Set to debut after the World Athletics season, the Athlos League promises a team-based format designed by athletes, for athletes, with multiple meets in major cities. But will Richardson actually suit up for one of the teams? Let’s dig into the facts.

Athlos 2025 Athlete Line-up

Confirmed star athletes set to take part include Tara Davis-Woodhall, Faith Kipyegon, Keely Hodgkinson, Marileidy Paulino, Masai Russell, Kayla White, and Brittany Brown.

Some of the other athletes participating in the event include Anavia Battle, McKenzie Long, Amy Hunt, and Jessika Gbai in the 200m; Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith, Zoe Hobbs, Jonielle Smith, and Jacious Sears in the 100m; Devynne Charlton, Grace Stark, Alaysha Johnson, Tonea Marshall, and Megan Tapper in the 100m hurdles; Alexis Holmes, Amber Anning, Salwa Eid Naser, Henriette Jæger, and Lynna Irby Jackson in the 400m; and Natoya Goule-Toppin, Georgia Bell, Mary Moraa, and Halimah Nakaayi in the 800m.

This year, Alexis Ohanian’s Athlos has expanded its event lineup for 2025 by adding the long jump. With Tara Davis-Woodhall participating in the competition and serving on the advisory board, Athlos is broadening its focus to include field events as well. Will Sha’Carri Richardson be a part of the event?

Is Sha’Carri Richardson Racing in Athlos NYC 2025?

“Joining ATHLOS as an advisor-owner gives me the opportunity to create something that genuinely empowers people both on and off the track,” Richardson told ESPN in a statement back in May. She was originally slated to compete in Athlos 2025, but her name has yet to appear on the event’s official website. Reports indicate that the former 100m world champion has joined Athlos as a part-owner rather than as a competing athlete.

“Gabby, Sha’Carri, and Tara represent a new generation of athletes who have put this sport on their shoulders and deserve to be compensated for being the standard-bearers,” said Alexis Ohanian. “We were focused on bringing them into the league as founding owners to ensure we’re building a League that our athletes will love.” Richardson’s investment and involvement were also highlighted by her collaboration with Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, who is part of the league’s ownership and advisory group.

While some media outlets initially speculated about her competing in 2025, the majority of reports clarify that her participation in NYC will be off the track, leaving room for her potential racing debut in future seasons. Based on the current evidence, Sha’Carri Richardson is unlikely to compete as an athlete in Athlos NYC 2025. Her involvement this season appears to be focused on leadership, advisory, and team-building capacities rather than racing.