The American women have always been exceptional in track and field, he says.
Its our job to double-check they keep getting it in between now and the next Olympics.
Thats what Athlos is about.
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While logistics took months to finalize, the location was much easier to settle on.
New York being home to legendary teams like the Yankees and Knicks was another draw.
Selfishly, I wanted to do something that would place Athlos right at the heart of sports excellence.
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Cash prizes totaled more than $500,000, with winners taking home $60,000 eachunprecedented numbers for womens track.
Golf is another one thats tracking in terms of compensation.
But track and field is still very, very, very behind.
Kevin R Morris
At a minimum, were doing it again next year, he says.
I have that ambition and our team has that ambition.
At the same time, we also know weve got to earn our way back in here.
Ahead, more photos from the first Athlos event in New York City.
