A week after Grand Slam Track made its debut showcase in Kingston, Jamaica, fans of the sport have used the time to give the impressions — whether good or otherwise. But Diamond League founder Patrick Magyar took his view of the Michael Johnson-backed league seemingly personal, as he posted a deeply critical roundup after the …
The final curtain call of races on Sunday in Kingston, Jamaica came down to the women's 400m and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone battled the wind for a 50.32 victory — and her first Grand Slam Track title. McLaughlin-Levrone was one of several champions crowned at National Stadium as she swept the women's long hurdles group with a …
The first-ever Grand Slam Track champions were crowned on Saturday with Kenny Bednarek, Gabby Thomas, Matthew Hudson-Smith and Diribe Welteji winning top prizes on the second day of events in Kingston, Jamaica. Bednarek was in top form and added a win in the men's 200m in 20.07 to go with his victory in the 100m …
The wait finally ended on Friday night in Kingston, Jamaica as the inaugural season of Grand Slam Track launched with eight events and dominant performances from some of the sport's top names. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone started her year off with a world-leading 52.76 in the women's hurdles, and appearing close to top form as she cruised …
Just over a year after Olympic legend Michael Johnson announced he was backing a new track track league, Grand Slam Track is ready for its inaugural meet this weekend in Kingston, Jamaica. The action kicks off on April 4 at National Stadium at Independence Park, with a host of the biggest names in the sport …
Diamond League head Petr Stastny said that he welcomed competition from new ventures like Grand Slam Track, but noted that the two organizations have little contact as conflicts have emerged in the upcoming outdoor track schedules. In a media session on Friday that covered a range of topics, Stastny was clear that competition from other …
Grand Slam Track announced on Thursday that the first set of Challengers who will compete at its inaugural meet in Kingston, Jamaica, will all hail from the island nation. The first meet is on April 4–6 at National Stadium and now it appears that the remainder of the roster has begun to take shape. The …
League organizers of Grand Slam Track announced on Monday they have broadcast deals in place with NBC Sports, Peacock and The CW. The new league, with track legend Michael Johnson serving as commissioner, kicks off on April 4 in Kingston, Jamaica but when the signings of athletes began last summer, there was no mention of …
The growing Grand Slam Track roster got a boost on Tuesday as the league announced the signings of Alexis Holmes, Nickisha Pryce, Hagos Gebrhiwet, Oblique Seville and Sasha Zhoya. These latest additions now mean that 43 athletes have joined the league as 'Racers' and will appear in all four meets when competition kicks off on …
Gabby Thomas is the latest addition to Grand Slam Track, boosting the league's roster as she plans to race in all four meets in 2025. The league announced on Tuesday that Thomas will join as a "Racer," and her signing comes on the heels of a strong year on the track as she won gold …