Competitions in Long Jump Were Held at Times Square: Here’s What Happened.

The Atmosphere at Times Square During the Athletics Competitions

According to The Sun: One of the world's most iconic tourist attractions became an arena for long jump competitions. Times Square, which is always crowded with visitors, transformed into a true sports battleground during the second round of the Athlos competition, exclusively for women.

Times Square became the venue for long jump at the Athlos competition Getty Tara Davis-Woodhall received a Tiffany tiara from Serena Williams Getty Briton Jasmine Soares joyfully participated in the competitions at a famous tourist spot Getty

That night, New York witnessed the second Athlos event, incorporating six track and field competitions at Ikena Stadium on Randall's Island. The long jumps took place in an unusual way - right on the street at Times Square.

The best jumpers competed against each other and showcased their skills while the spectators were thrilled. For fans, the event was free, offering the opportunity to enjoy thrilling performances in the heart of Manhattan.

Among the competitors was Olympic and world champion Tara Davis-Woodhall, who won with a distance of 7.13 meters and received a tiara worth £20,000 instead of traditional medals.

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Before the competition, Davis-Woodhall expressed her feelings:

„A dream come true! Times Square, let’s bury the sand!”

Jasmine Soares added:

„That was the time of my life! I finished 3rd at Athlos and felt new opportunities in track and field.”

 

„My season is over, and I can’t imagine a better place for the final. It was a great conclusion to a special season, thank you for the magic @athlos.”

Team hero of Great Britain, Keely Hodgkinson, also received a tiara from Serena Williams for her win in the 800-meter race.

The winners of the competitions had the chance to win $60,000 (about £44,600), one of the largest prize pools in athletics.

Entrance to the event was free for spectators Instagram / athlos Davis-Woodhall impressed the audience with her performance Instagram / athlos She jumped 7.13 meters to victory Instagram / athlos Athlos 2025 for women included seven disciplines Instagram / athlos

The Athlos competition at Times Square became a shining example of how sports can bring people together in unusual places. This athletics festival not only showcased the talents of female athletes but also attracted many spectators who could enjoy the atmosphere of the competitions on the streets of New York.

This event was an important step toward popularizing women’s athletics, as it highlighted female athletes who demonstrate outstanding performances on the world stage despite challenges.