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31 March, 2025

By Grand Slam Track

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

New York, NY (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 ISSA Boys and Girls Championships (March 25–29), Grand Slam Track™ (April 4–6), and Carnival in Jamaica (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.

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

Tickets for the Slams in Kingston, Miami, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles are on sale now. For more information, please visit https://grandslamtrack.com/events, and follow @GrandSlamTrack on all social media platforms.

For more information about Jamaica, please visit www.visitjamaica.com.

About Jamaica Tourist Board

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/.

About Grand Slam Track

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.

About Michael Johnson

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.

About Team Playmaker

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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

Callum Squires

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Ben Sosenko

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On behalf of Grand Slam Track

Lou Hammond Group

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On behalf of Jamaica Tourist Board