Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone leads 15 athletes now signed with Grand Slam Track League
Fifteen athletes have been confirmed for the Grand Slam Track spearheaded by Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.
Paris Olympic star and world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone tops the list of 15 elite athletes who have registered for the Grand Slam Track League next season.
The Grand Slam Track spearheaded by four-time Olympic gold medalist and eight-time world champion Michael Johnson, will debut from April – September 2025, kicking off with four meets, also known as ‘Slams’ with $12.6 million available in prize money.
It is expected that 96 athletes will be involved with 48 as Grand Slam Track (GST) Racers and 48 as GST Challengers.
Women’s 400mH McLaughlin-Levrone was the first to be confirmed as the first signing, and all Grand Slam Track Racers will receive an annual base compensation for racing in the events and will be eligible to earn additional prize money.
Following the confirmation of the American speed queen, more athletes have now joined the league as listed below.
Quincy Hall (Men’s 400m)
Masai Russell (Women’s 100mH)
Melissa Jefferson (Women’s 100m)
Cole Hocker (Men’s 1500m)
Yared Nuguse (Men’s 1500m)
Kenny Bednarek (Men’s 100m and 200m)
Fred Kerley (Men’s 100m and 200m)
Josh Kerr (Men’s 1500m)
Matthew Hudson-Smith (Men’s 400m)
Cyrena Samba-Mayela (Women’s 100mH)
Clement Ducos
Jasmine Camacho-Quinn (Women’s 100mH)
Alison dos Santos (Men’s 400mH)
Muzala Samukonga (Men’s 400m)
More track athletes are expected to sign with the league ahead of next season.
