Grand Slam Track™, the global home of professional track competition, launched by four-time Olympic Champion Michael Johnson, today officially announced the first group of Challengers signed to compete in the Miami Slam, May 2–4, at Ansin Sports Complex, Miramar, Florida.

The Challengers announced today are all world-renowned competitors who are now set to electrify the crowd in Miami:

, Women’s Long Hurdles, 2023 World Championships Silver Medalist - Heptathlon

, Men’s Short Sprints, 2020 Olympic Champion - 200m

 Men’s Short Distance, 2020 Olympic Silver Medalist - 1500m

, Women’s Long Sprints, 2025 World Indoor Champion - 400m

, Women’s Short Hurdles, 2020 Olympic Silver Medalist, American Record Holder - 100m hurdles

, Women’s Short Distance, 2024 U20 World Championships Silver Medalist - 800m

Tickets to see these Challengers compete are on sale NOW at

These Challengers join the roster of 48 Racers already announced to compete, including Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, Kenny Bednarek, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden,  Grant Fisher, Sasha Zhoya, Alison Dos Santos, Matthew Hudson-Smith, Nikki Hiltz, Masai Russell, Alexis Holmes, Quincy Hall, Fred Kerley, Cole Hocker, Yared Nuguse, Josh Kerr, Oblique Seville, Ackera Nugent, Roshawn Clarke, Rushell Clayton, Nickisha Price, Cyréna Samba-Mayela, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, Ronald Kwemoi, Muzala Samukonga, Marileidy Paulino, Jess Hull, Marco Arop, & many more.

More Challenger announcements will be made in due course as we head towards the Miami Slam. Grand Slam Track™ is being broadcast in 189 countries and territories worldwide. For information on where to watch, 

For more information, including the full roster of Racers, please visit 

, and follow @GrandSlamTrack on all social media platforms.

Grand Slam Track™ has officially announced six world-class Challengers signed to compete in the Miami Slam, set to take place May 2–4 at Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar, FL.

Six World-Class Challengers Announced for Miami Slam

Women's 200 Metres - 5:42 - (Race Group: Women's Long Sprints)

Men's 400 Metres - 5:54 - (Race Group: Men's Long Sprints)

8	Busang Collen KEBINATSHIPI - BOT - Nike

Women's 3000 Metres - 6:04 - (Race Group: Women's Long Distance)

Women's 800 Metres - 6:21 - (Race Group: Women's Short Distance)

1	Susan Lokayo EJORE - KEN - Under Armour

Men's 400 Metres Hurdles - 6:34 - (Race Group: Men's Long Hurdles)

Women's 400 Metres Hurdles - 6:46 - (Race Group: Women's Long Hurdles)

5	Sydney MCLAUGHLIN-LEVRONE - USA - New Balance

Men's 5000 Metres - 6:56 - (Race Group: Men's Long Distance)

1	Charles PHILIBERT-THIBOUTOT - CAN - New Balance

Men's 100 Metres - 7:21 - (Race Group: Men's Short Sprints)

Men's 110 Metres Hurdles - 5:42 - (Race Group: Men's Short Hurdles)

Men's 200 Metres - 5:56 - (Race Group: Men's Long Sprints)

2	Busang Collen KEBINATSHIPI - BOT - Nike

Grand Slam Track™ Kingston Official Start Lists

GRAND SLAM TRACK™ RELEASES OFFICIAL KINGSTON START LISTS WITH LANE ASSIGNMENTS

 (April 2, 2025) - Grand Slam Track™, the global home of professional track competition launched by four-time Olympic Champion Michael Johnson, today officially announced the lineup of broadcast talent for its inaugural season of competition.

“I am thrilled to unveil our first-class broadcast team for our inaugural season,” said Grand Slam Track™ Founder and Commissioner Michael Johnson. “These are individuals I know from my work within the media industry, and feel very confident these are the best people out there to tell our stories to fans around the world. We can’t wait to finally get racing, and this lineup of talent ensures Grand Slam Track™ will bring audiences along with us for our festivals of speed.”

The broadcast commentary team will be led by former world record holder and Olympic silver medalist in middle-distance events, Steve Cram. Cram brings decades of broadcasting experience with the BBC, known for his insightful commentary and deep knowledge of athletics. Cram will be joined by Carrie Tollefson and Anson Henry as analysts. Tollefson is a five-time NCAA champion and 2004 Olympian in the 1500m. She has established herself as a respected voice in distance running commentary with experience covering major marathons and track events for multiple networks. Henry, a former Canadian Olympic sprinter who competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, offers viewers expert analysis of sprint events drawing from his technical knowledge of sprinting mechanics and race strategy. As a broadcaster he has covered multiple World Championships.

Radzi Chinyanganya and Taliyah Brooks will provide reporting from trackside and throughout the stadium. Chinyanganya is an experienced broadcaster known for his work with BBC Sports and their Olympic coverage. He brings energy and engaging interviewing skills to the trackside reporting role. Brooks is a former NCAA and US Olympic team heptathlon star who brings first-hand multi-event experience to her reporting. She offers unique insights into the technical aspects of various events while conducting compelling athlete interviews.

The Pre- and Post-Slam shows will be hosted by John Anderson, who will be accompanied by Matt “Centro” Centrowitz, and Sanya Richards-Ross. Anderson is a veteran sports broadcaster with extensive experience at ESPN and hosting major track events. His experienced presence guides viewers through the broadcast with expert transitions and knowledgeable commentary. Centrowitz was the Olympic gold medalist in the 1500m at the 2016 Rio Games. He provides contemporary insights into adistance racing tactics and athlete preparation from his recent competitive experience at the highest level. Richards-Ross is a four-time Olympic gold medalist and former 400m world champion. She offers elite-level analysis of sprint events with particular expertise in one-lap racing and relay dynamics and has been a fixture of NBC Sports’ track & field coverage since 2016.

Grand Slam Track™ will be broadcast in 189 countries and territories worldwide. For information on where to watch, 

. Full biographies and headshots of the broadcast team are attached at the end of this release.

Also announced today is Grand Slam Track™’s roster of in-stadium talent for Kingston: Paul Swangard, Donald Smith, Iwan Thomas, Trishana McGowan, and Tiara “Tee” Williams.

Paul Swangard has been one of the leading voices on track for more than 30 years, providing commentary across television, streaming, and in-stadium. Last summer, he covered his second consecutive Olympic Games for NBC Sports. Donald Smith is a renowned track commentator, announcer, and host, having been active in these roles since 2012. He hosts multiple development meets each year, and has been stadium announcer for a plethora of global meets, including the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and the 2024 World Relays in the Bahamas.

Thomas is a former European and Commonwealth 400m Champion, World Champion and Olympic silver medalist, and British 400-meter record holder for 25 years. He has been a regular on television screens and infield host for the last four World Athletics Championships. Trishana McGowan is a former track athlete turned award-winning sports journalist and content creator, with a platform dedicated to bringing fans exclusive behind-the-scenes access to sports in Jamaica. She has a passion for storytelling, and uncovering the moments that shape athletes, teams, and sporting events beyond the game. Tiara Williams is an entrepreneur changing the game of storytelling in track. Known for her strong relationships with athletes, she creates space for them to share their authentic stories. As a broadcaster, content creator, consultant, and social media manager, Tiara brings fresh energy and a unique vibe to everything she creates, redefining how fans connect with the sport.

Tickets for the Slams in Kingston, Miami, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles are on sale now. For more information, please visit 

For further information, please follow @GrandSlamTrack on all social media platforms, and visit grandslamtrack.com.

Grand Slam Track™ is the global home of elite track competition founded by four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson. The league is redefining the landscape of track with a focus on head-to-head competition between the fastest humans on the planet: fostering rivalries, celebrating racing, and putting fans first. The league features a roster of 48 Racers signed to compete in four annual Slams and includes superstars like Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, Quincy Hall, Josh Kerr, Marileidy Paulino, and many more. These Racers compete against 48 Challengers, who vary per Slam; each Slam features the largest and deepest prize purse in the history of the sport. The inaugural Grand Slam Track™ season in 2025 sees Slams take place in Kingston, Jamaica; Miami; Philadelphia; and Los Angeles. For more information, visit grandslamtrack.com.

Born in Dallas, Texas, Michael Johnson is a Hall of Fame track and field star, universally recognized as one of the greatest sprinters of all time. He won four Olympic gold medals and eight World Championships across his career, and held world and Olympic records in both the 200m and 400m races. At the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Johnson became the first and only male athlete to win the Gold medal in both the 200m and 400m at the same Olympics. Since retiring from active competition, Johnson has become a serial entrepreneur and investor, as well as highly sought after performance mindset speaker and an award winning television commentator. Johnson has been a pundit for the BBC’s coverage of every Olympics Games since Athens 2004, and remains a key voice on, and advocate for the sport. Johnson was inducted into the United States Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2004.

Full Biographies and Headshots of the Grand Slam Track™ On-Air Talent Roster:

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Steve is one of the UK's most well known sporting individuals. As an athlete his career was forged alongside Coe and Ovett to form a period of unprecedented success in British athletics and since retiring has become one of the BBC’s most respected Presenters / Commentators. In a career spanning over three decades, since appearing as a 17 year old at the Commonwealth Games in 1978, Steve’s many achievements include six Gold medals at the Commonwealth Games and the European and World Championships. Following an incredible season in 1983 Steve was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year, one of the few athletes to have won the award, and in 1986 he was awarded an MBE. At the 1984 Olympic Games held in Los Angeles, Steve won a Silver medal in the 1500m behind Sebastian Coe. The following year he broke World records in the 1500m, 2000m and Mile, all within 19 days; the latter lasting almost 9 years. Since retiring from competitive athletics Steve has become a very successful television commentator, first with Eurosport, and then with Channel 4 before joining the BBC as the Chief Athletics Commentator. Steve has co-presented both the Summer and Winter Olympics since Sydney 2000. Most recently he provided the soundtrack for the London Olympic Games, in particular Mo Farah’s stunning 5K and 10K double gold performances. Steve has also been a regular contributor to BBC Radio 5 Live including hosting popular 606 and Sunday Sport.

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Carrie was born and raised in Dawson, Minnesota where she was a 13-time State Champion: eight in track and five in cross country. Her five cross country titles established a national record for most consecutive titles, which still stands to this day. Carrie attended Villanova University, where she was a 5-time NCAA Champion and the 1998 NCAA Indoor Track Athlete of the year. She was also the first person in NCAA history to win both the 3K and 5K titles. In her post collegiate career, she was a three time national champion and after winning the 1500m trials in 2004, she represented the US in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.

With her work on ESPN, NBC, and USATF.TV, she provides regular media coverage for New York Road Runners including the NYC Marathon and the NYC Half Marathon, and is also the main analyst on the Boston Marathon, Chicago Marathon, Berlin Marathon, and has covered the Tokyo Marathon. Along with that, she works the NCAA Cross Country, Foot Locker Cross Country Nationals and was a member of the broadcast team for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

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- CBC Producer/On-air Personality/Analyst (2014-2021)
- Executive Director of The Track & Field Network (present)
- Creator and Host of Sprint Culture (present)

Athletic Achievements
- 2-Time Olympian (2004, 2008 - Canada)
- Pan-American silver and bronze medallist (4x100m, 100m)
- Commonwealth Games bronze medallist (4x100m)
- 2-Time NCAA All-American (60m, 100m - Washington State University)

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Radzi is one of Britain’s most talented and experienced television presenters having started out his presenting career on the BBC’s landmark children’s show, Blue Peter. He has since gone on to be a regular face on our screens, presenting shows for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Amazon and Eurosport.
Radzi is a highly knowledgeable sports presenter, reporting across the Olympics, Paralympics, athletics, tennis, Formula E and basketball to name a few. As one of TNT’s leading presenters Radzi travelled the world filming ‘Road To Beijing’ ahead of the Winter Olympics where he reported live from China as well as hosting the channel’s Snooker coverage. He also anchored the channel’s coverage of the Paris Olympics in 2024.

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Taliyah Brooks is a world-class track and field athlete specializing in the Heptathlon. In the summer of 2024, she proudly represented Team USA at the Paris Olympic Games, showcasing her talent on a global stage. With a history of top finishes such as NACAC Champion and NCAA Indoor Champion, Taliyah is a standout in her sport. Beyond athletics, Taliyah is passionate about community service and youth impact through her role at VOICEINSPORT as a VIS Mentor, and advisor for Black Girls Excellence, a local high school organization. Taliyah’s diverse talents and constant commitment to excellence make her a well-rounded and inspiring individual both on and off the track.

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John Anderson joins Grand Slam Track with four decades of journalism and sports broadcasting experience. For 25 years Anderson hosted ESPN’s SportsCenter, the network’s signature news and information program, winning four Emmy awards. Anderson provided Play-by-Play commentary and analysis for track and field at the last two Olympic Games (Paris & Tokyo) for OBS, the international broadcast arm of the IOC. He also co-hosted the Opening and Closing ceremonies for those summer games. In 2022 he covered field events at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Anderson, as he has for more than a decade, continues to lead ESPN’s coverage of collegiate track and field working on all Southeastern Conference and NCAA cross country, indoor and outdoor championships. He is a 12-time host of the Bowerman Award, given annually to the most outstanding men’s and women’s athlete in college track and field. Anderson joined the faculty of the prestigious University of Missouri’s Journalism School in January of 2025. He graduated from Mizzou in 1987. He was a 4-year member of the men’s track team, competing in the high jump, and captained the squad his senior season.

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Sanya Richards-Ross, four-time Olympic gold medalist, now serves as an NBC track & field analyst, a Nike brand ambassador, author, TV personality and entrepreneur. The current American Record Holder at 400 meters, Richards-Ross won individual 400m Olympic gold at the 2012 London Games and three 4x400m relay golds for Team USA in 2004, 2008, and 2012. In addition, she was a six-time world champion, earning two individual 400m titles and four as a member of winning 4x400m relay teams.

World-class group of Broadcasters revealed; will provide full coverage of all four Slams this season, beginning with the Kingston Slam, April 4–6.



GRAND SLAM TRACK™ Announces Broadcast Team for Inaugural Season

 (April 1, 2025) - Grand Slam Track™, the global home of professional track competition launched by four-time Olympic Champion Michael Johnson, and the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) are thrilled to announce their partnership bringing the inaugural Grand Slam Track™ event to Kingston this spring. This partnership was secured with assistance from Grand Slam Track™’s exclusive sales agency, Team Playmaker. The JTB is also extending an invitation to visitors worldwide to immerse themselves in Kingston's vibrant "Season of Excitement,” which features a lineup of major sporting and cultural events set to deliver an exciting season filled with world class athletics and entertainment.

“We’re excited to officially partner with the Jamaica Tourist Board, and bring Grand Slam Track™’s first ever event to Kingston,” said Michael Johnson, Founder and Commissioner of Grand Slam Track™. “We know Jamaica has a rich history of excellence and speed in track, so bringing our inaugural Slam to Kingston made a ton of sense. Partnering with the JTB allows us to create a first class experience for the thousands of fans who will travel from across the globe to visit Kingston and celebrate the official start of Grand Slam Track™ with us.”

Kingston will host the first of four highly anticipated Slams, showcasing the world’s fastest athletes. Fans in attendance will witness speed and skill from Olympians and World Champions like Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, Masai Russell, Josh Kerr, Cole Hocker, Yared Nuguse, Kenny Bednarek, and many others. The competitors will race twice across three days in a battle for glory, competing for the largest prize money pool ever offered in the sport. 

“As home to some of the world’s fastest sprinters, and culture that is deeply rooted in the sport of track, we are honored to welcome the inaugural Grand Slam Track™ event to Kingston,” said Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett. “Following our annual ISSA Boys and Girls Championships, this event will continue the momentum of Kingston's season of excitement this spring and keep the spotlight on our cultural capital. After the races, we encourage visitors to delve into the rich tapestry of Jamaican culture through exploration of our vibrant music, delectable cuisine, natural attractions, and renowned warmth and hospitality.” 

Kingston, known as the cultural and sporting hub of Jamaica, is offering a unique blend of competition, celebration, and local charm for visitors this spring with events including 

 (April 21–28), setting the city abuzz with excitement.

“This ‘Season of Excitement’ offers visitors the unique opportunity to experience the authentic heartbeat of Kingston,” said Jamaica’s Director of Tourism, Donovan White. “We are delivering the finest elements of Jamaican culture and sport through immersive, exciting and engaging events in partnership with organizers like Grand Slam Track™. We look forward to the event and further collaborations ahead.”

Grand Slam Track™ promises to be a defining moment in Kingston's spring calendar, offering a unique blend of sporting excellence and cultural immersion. Visitors will have the opportunity to witness history in the making while experiencing the authentic charm and vibrant energy of Jamaica.

 and follow @GrandSlamTrack on all social media platforms.

For more information about Jamaica, please visit 

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaica's national tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. JTB offices are also located in Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London. Representative offices are in Berlin, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Mumbai, Tokyo and Paris.

Jamaica is home to some of the world's best accommodations, attractions and service providers that continue to receive prominent global recognition. In 2025, TripAdvisor® ranked Jamaica as the #13 Best Honeymoon Destination, #11 Best Culinary Destination, and #24 Best Cultural Destination in the World. In 2024, Jamaica was declared 'World's Leading Cruise Destination' and 'World's Leading Family Destination' for the fifth consecutive year by the World Travel Awards, which also named the JTB the 'Caribbean's Leading Tourist Board' for the 17th consecutive year.

Jamaica earned six Travvy Awards, including a gold for 'Best Travel Agent Academy Program' and silver for 'Best Culinary Destination – Caribbean' and 'Best Tourism Board – Caribbean'. The destination also received bronze recognition for 'Best Destination – Caribbean', 'Best Wedding Destination – Caribbean', and 'Best Honeymoon Destination – Caribbean'. Additionally, Jamaica received a TravelAge West WAVE award for 'International Tourism Board Providing the Best Travel Advisor Support' for a record-setting 12th time.

For details on upcoming special events, attractions and accommodations in Jamaica go to the JTB's Website at www.visitjamaica.com or call the Jamaica Tourist Board at 1-800-JAMAICA (1-800-526-2422). Follow the JTB on Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube. View the JTB blog at www.visitjamaica.com/blog/.

Team Playmaker is a premier sales and marketing agency representing best-in-class rights holders across sport, entertainment, and media. The agency specializes in accelerating growth strategies, crafting strategic ideas, and building impactful partnerships that connect brands, properties, and fans. Backed by Winners Alliance, Team Playmaker provides full-service support to drive measurable results and spur accelerated growth. Learn more at www.teamplaymaker.com.

Experience Kingston's Electrifying "Season of Excitement," Highlighted by Grand Slam Track™'s Historic Debut Slam, April 4–6

Grand Slam Track™ and Jamaica Tourist Board to Bring Fans to Kingston for League’s Inaugural Slam

 (March 28, 2025) - Grand Slam Track™, the global home of professional track competition launched by four-time Olympic Champion Michael Johnson, has today announced a plethora of global broadcast deals that will bring the league’s inaugural season to fans in 189 countries and territories worldwide. The new deals announced today will provide broadcast coverage in Latin America, South America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Oceania, and Africa, plus additional deals in Europe and Asia. This announcement takes the total number of  Grand Slam Track™ broadcast partners to 21 for the league’s inaugural year of competition. The season begins in Kingston, Jamaica, April 4–6, with these newly announced broadcast partners set to provide coverage around the world.

“We’ve been busy getting Grand Slam Track™ ready for the world to see, and we’re delighted that these efforts have come to fruition with these new global television deals,” said Michael Johnson, Founder and Commissioner of Grand Slam Track™. “We set out to make Grand Slam Track™ viewable for fans all across the globe, and these deals reinforce that idea. We can’t wait to get racing in Kingston next week and if you can’t join us in person, you now know you can tune in and watch us from all over the world. Don’t miss this festival of speed.”

Grand Slam Track™ had previously announced its US broadcast partners (Peacock, streaming all three days; The CW, linear coverage of Saturday and Sunday), plus Eurosport providing coverage in Europe and Asia, with TNT Sports broadcasting in the UK and Ireland. Fans in 189 countries and territories worldwide will be able to tune in and watch live coverage of the world’s fastest track Racers, such as Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, Masai Russell, Josh Kerr, Cole Hocker, Yared Nuguse, Kenny Bednarek, and many others, competing for the biggest pool of prize money ever offered in the sport. 

Two Circles, the global sports marketing business, are the lead advisors to Grand Slam Track on its global media rights strategy and distribution. Range Sports also advised on the transactions with Steve Gera, President of Grand Slam Track, and Matt Hong, Senior Advisor.

Full List of Grand Slam Track™ Broadcasters and their respective territories of coverage

(** denotes coverage is newly announced today):

 Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon. Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen

United States (linear, Saturdays & Sundays)

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka

Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan

United States (streaming all days, Friday exclusive)

Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Guinea, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Niger, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Togo

Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Sint Maarten, Saint Martin, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Turks and Caicos Islands

Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam

 Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo Brazzaville, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

 United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland

 Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela

Friday 4 April, Saturday 5 April, Sunday 6 April

Friday 2 May, Saturday 3 May, Sunday 4 May

Friday 30 May, Saturday 31 May, Sunday 1 June

Friday 27 June, Saturday 28 June, Sunday 29 June

League’s Debut Season begins with the Inaugural Slam in Kingston, Jamaica, April 4–6, plus Slams in Miami, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles


Where to Watch: Grand Slam Track to be Broadcast in 189 Countries and Territories

New York, NY (March 28, 2025) - Grand Slam Track™, the global home of professional track competition launched by four-time Olympic Champion Michael Johnson, is proud to announce Rekortan® as its Official Track Partner for the inaugural 2025 season. Rekortan® will play a vital role in supporting track quality and maintenance, warm-up areas, equipment provision, and other sports surfaces for Slams in Kingston, Miami, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. Grand Slam Track™’s exclusive sales agency, Team Playmaker, helped secure the partnership.

Key to this partnership is Rekortan®’s involvement in the resurfacing project of the track at  National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. This project has now been completed, with photos of the stunning new surface attached to this release.

“We are thrilled to welcome Rekortan® as our Official Track Partner,” said Michael Johnson, Founder and Commissioner of Grand Slam Track™. “Rekortan®’s history of providing top-quality, best-in-class tracks aligns perfectly with our vision for creating an extraordinary experience for our competing athletes. Their commitment to innovation and performance will ensure that Slams are built on a foundation of speed and precision that continue to serve communities long after the event comes to a close.”

With the most certified tracks in the world, Rekortan® is trusted by athletes worldwide. Rekortan® tracks are known for their balance of force reduction and energy return which delivers speed and athlete welfare. With over 50 years of experience and the most Olympic records, Rekortan® continues to lead the industry in high-performance tracks.

“We are delighted to partner with Grand Slam Track™ and be part of a new era in professional track,” said Tim Jordan, Vice President, Rekortan® USA. “We love track, and are committed to supporting athletes and coaches around the world by providing the best tracks to showcase their talent. Working in partnerships with Grand Slam Track™ gives us a unique opportunity to help the sport grow.”

Grand Slam Track™ remains committed to creating a premier, athlete-centric league by partnering with the best in the industry. With Rekortan® as the Official Track Partner, competitors at Grand Slam Track™ events will race on surfaces designed to push the limits of their performance while providing unparalleled durability and support.

Grand Slam Track™ will feature the world’s fastest track Racers, such as Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, Masai Russell, Josh Kerr, Cole Hocker, Yared Nuguse, Kenny Bednarek, and many others, competing for the biggest pool of prize money ever offered in the sport. Slams will stream live on Peacock in the US, with The CW broadcasting linear coverage of Saturday and Sunday of all Slams. TNT Sports will provide coverage in the UK and Ireland, whilst Eurosport will carry the broadcast in Europe and Asia. More global television deals will be announced soon.

With the most Olympic records, Rekortan® has delivered quality, consistency and record-breaking speed to global events, major championships, colleges and schools, since its debut 1969. Rekortan®’s quality is delivered through a fully integrated global supply chain, including ISO certified manufacturing in the USA, Germany and Australia, and installation crews around the world. Rekortan® tracks feature renewable and recycled materials and are USDA certified. Rekortan® is available in North America through AstroTurf Corporation and globally through a network of expert installation partners, and via Polytan in EMEA and Asia Pacific. For more information visit rekortan.com & polytan.com.

Rekortan® will support with track quality and maintenance, warm-up areas, equipment provision, and other sports surfaces for Slams in Kingston, Miami, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, CA - Four-time US Olympic Champion Michael Johnson today officially launched Grand Slam Track™, the new global home of professional track competition. This new league will usher in a new era of professional track for the global fanbase of 2.5 billion people worldwide and provide undiscovered opportunities for fan engagement, sponsorship, and elite competition for racers.

The league will host four annual Slams during the spring and summer season in four global cities. The inaugural Slam will take place in April 2025, followed by three more Slams over the summer months. Los Angeles will serve as the global home for Grand Slam Track, and host one of the Slam events. There will be one further Slam that will take place in the United States, and two in international locations. The other host cities will be announced and celebrated in their respective local markets later this summer.

“I am delighted to finally unveil Grand Slam Track to the millions of track fans around the world,” said Michael Johnson, the league’s founder who will serve as Commissioner. “We are excited to launch this new platform for the planet’s greatest racers in this sport we all love. Our team has worked tirelessly to design and build a product that will be loved by fans and provide opportunities for our racers that they truly deserve. We’re revolutionizing the track landscape, allowing our sport to remain at the forefront of the sporting world year round, and pushing our superstar racers to break new ground in their personal storytelling, competitive success, and marketability. Grand Slam Track is going to take our sport to new heights, and we want you to come along for the ride.”

Each year, 48 athletes will be named to the league as GST Racers. These racers are selected by the Grand Slam Track Racing Committee based on a combination of factors to include the fastest and best racers in each race group, with a focus on fierce rivalries and thrilling competitive racing. GST Racers commit to racing in all four Slams per year. They will receive an annual base compensation for racing in each Slam and are eligible for full prize money. These GST Racers will receive annual contracts, access to the GST content and data services team, inclusion in the league collective, group licensing and new revenue opportunities, plus access to world class athlete support services throughout the season. GST racers are compensated under contract to race and promote the league and receive additional marketing and branding support.

The remaining 48 racers will be known as GST Challengers and will be paid a set appearance fee to compete at individual Slams. GST Challengers are chosen by the Grand Slam Track Racing Committee based on a combination of factors including recent performances, and the most intriguing athletes and matchups.

Racers and Challengers will be assigned to compete in one of the following categories, and will all race in two events during each Slam: short sprints (100m/200m), short hurdles (100H or 110H/100m), long sprints (200m/400m), long hurdles (400H/400m), short distance (800m/1500m), or long distance (3000m/5000m). All competitors’ final placement score will be determined by their combined finishing order between the two races. In the event of a tie across the two events, it will be the athlete who had the quickest combined time across the two races who will be deemed the winner. The winner of each Slam group will take home $100,000 in prize money, and the 8th place competitor will earn $10,000. Grand Slam Track will have a total of $12.6m of prize money that will be awarded across the slams each year in addition to the base compensation and appearance fees paid to racers.

The focus of Grand Slam Track is on head to head competition, not winning times. There will be no rabbits or pacing lights. Each Slam is equally as important as any other, will have its own prize purse, and will be independently scored, with points and previous finishes not carrying over to the following Slams. All racers will compete twice over the three-day event, and all Slam events will meet World Athletics regulations, with achieved marks being eligible for rankings and standards.

Racers will compete in their own sponsored kits, without traditional hip numbers or bibs. Racers and Challengers are encouraged to work with their sponsors to create customized kits, in their own desired style. Grand Slam Track has no affiliation or sponsorship agreement with any shoe company; all shoe companies are considered to be important stakeholders and partners in the promotion of our racers.

Grand Slam Track has secured more than $30 million in financial commitments from investors and strategic partners for the launch of the league. Winners Alliance, a global, athlete-centric commercial solution and Johnson’s operating partner, was the lead investor in the first fundraising close for the new venture. The investment in the league will aid in Johnson’s ultimate goal: to develop better engagement with fans by promoting track and field’s biggest stars and reaching new audiences with unique, innovative storytelling. Ticket sales information will be released in due course. For further information, please follow @GrandSlamTrack on all social media platforms, and visit grandslamtrack.com.

US Olympic Hero Michael Johnson Launches GRAND SLAM TRACK™, a Revolutionary Track League to Elevate the Sport’s Global Footprint. Grand Slam Track will center around fan-focused storytelling and promotion of track’s biggest stars, with competition to begin in 2025