In Pictures: Masai Russell, Alexis Holmes, Alaysha Johnson, and others arrive in New York for Athlos NYC meet organized by Serena Williams' husband

Masai Russell, Alexis Holmes, Alaysha Johnson, and several other athletes have arrived in New York for the inaugural edition of the Athlos NYC, launched by Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian. The meet is slated for Thursday, September 26 at the Icahn Stadium, with the event officially commencing at 7 PM Eastern Time.

Russell had an unforgettable 2024 season after becoming the 100m hurdles Olympic champion with a time of 12.33s. She defeated a strong field comprising France’s Cyréna Samba-Mayela and the Tokyo Olympic champion, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, who won the silver and bronze with 12.34s and 12.36s, respectively. Previously, Masai Russell had won the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, clocking a 12.25s and booking her place in her first Olympic Games.

Just like Russell, Alexis Holmes delivered a brilliant performance in Paris where she contributed to the USA team’s gold medal victory in the women’s 4x400m relay event along with Shamier Little, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, and Gabby Thomas. As a result, the team won the gold in a new world-leading and American record time of 3:15.27.

Meanwhile, Alaysha Johnson had a decent Paris Olympics campaign where she advanced to the finals of the 100m hurdles, recording the fastest time among all runners in the semi-finals (12.34). However, Johnson couldn’t replicate her dominance in the finals as she finished seventh at 12.93.

Before the much-anticipated opening of Athlos NYC, several athletes have arrived for the event, gearing up for one final competition of the 2024 season. Masai Russell took to her Instagram story to share a glimpse of her touchdown in New York City. She was later spotted with Anavia Battle.

Watch the pictures of Russell’s arrival and meeting with Anavia Battle ahead of Athlos NYC here :

PHOTO: Masai Russell and Anavia Battle's Instagram stories (IG/ @masai_russell and @anavia.battle)

Alexis Holmes too shared a glimpse of her touchdown on her Instagram story.

One can view it here -

Alexis Holmes IG story Credits- @trackqueenlex

Many other athletes including Johnson, Cory McGee, Keni Harrison, Danielle Williams, Lynna Irby-Jackson, Katie Snowden, and Natoya Goule-Toppin have also arrived at the city for the Athlos NYC.

Catch a glimpse of the group of athletes here -

Natoya Goule's Instagram story, Credits - @natoya_goule_oly

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Athos NYC set to feature a competitive 100m hurdles lineup ft. Masai Russell, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn

Jasmine Camacho-Quinn (L) and Masai Russell (R). (Photo by Andy Cheung/Getty Images)

The 100m hurdles at the Athlos NYC will feature a competitive lineup as two medalists from the Paris Olympics, Masai Russell and Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, are set to take center stage on Thursday. At the 2024 Diamond League finals in Brussels, Camacho-Quinn stood apart with a 12.38s show to take her first Diamond League title.

However, they aren’t the only ones to look out for as two-time world champion Danielle Williams, the 2022 NACAC champion Alaysha Johnson, and the former world record holder and Olympic medalist Keni Harrison will also compete in Athlos.

Notably, the winner in each event will collect a paycheck of $60,000, with the runner-up and third-placed athlete earning $25,000, and $10,000 respectively.