New York, NY (May 23, 2025) - Grand Slam Track™, the global home of professional track competition launched by four-time Olympic Champion Michael Johnson, today officially announced the full field of 96 Racers & Challengers who will compete in the Philadelphia Slam - the third event in the league’s inaugural season. The Slam will take place at historic Franklin Field on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, May 31–June 1. 

The group of Challengers announced today is headlined by international superstars such as Anna Cockrell, Christian Coleman, Graham Blanks, Dina Asher-Smith, and Ejgayehu Taye. Signed Racers Devon Allen, Masai Russell, Roshawn Clarke, Cyréna Samba-Mayela, Oblique Seville, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, and Luis Grijalva will miss the Philadelphia Slam due to injuries. An additional Challenger has been added to each of their Race Groups as a result. Grand Slam Track™ signed Racer Fred Kerley is suspended pending the completion of legal proceedings and will not compete in Philadelphia. His lane will also be filled by an additional Challenger. The competitors collectively represent a total of 22 different countries, exemplifying Grand Slam Track™’s reach as a global league.

“We couldn't be more excited to announce the full field of competitors for the Philadelphia Slam,” said Michael Johnson, the league’s founder and Commissioner. “The racing at the Miami Slam was truly world-class, and we will have even more energy and entertainment for our third Slam. The spectators in the stands at Franklin Field, and all the fans watching from home, are going to see the fastest humans in the world taking our combat-style racing to the next level.”

Across Grand Slam Track™’s first two Slams (Kingston, Jamaica, and Miami, Florida), 5 Racers have won two Slam Championships. Grant Fisher, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Sydney McLaughin-Levrone, Kenny Bednarek, and Alison dos Santos have all taken home the maximum $200,000 in prize money, with the latter three remaining undefeated across four races each. Slam Champions from 9 different countries have been crowned so far: USA, UK, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Ethiopia, Kenya, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago & France.

Tickets for the Philadelphia Slam can be purchased 

. Grand Slam Track™ is being broadcast in 198 countries and territories worldwide. For information on where to watch, click 

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

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: Gabby Thomas ®, Brittany Brown ®, Daryll Neita ®, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden ®, 

: Matthew Hudson-Smith ®, Muzala Samukonga ®, Steven Gardiner ®, Jereem Richards ®, 

:, Nickisha Pryce ®, Alexis Holmes ®, Marileidy Paulino ®, Salwa Eid Naser ®, Isabella Whittaker ©, 

: Freddie Crittenden ®, Sasha Zhoya ®, Daniel Roberts ®, Trey Cunningham ©, Jakub Szymański ©, Lorenzo Simonelli ©, Cordell Tinch ©, 

: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ®, Ackera Nugent ®, Danielle Williams ©, Ditaji Kambundji ©, 

: Alison dos Santos ®, Clément Ducos ®, Caleb Dean ®, 

: Shamier Little ®, Rushell Clayton ®, Jasmine Jones ®, 

: Cole Hocker ®, Josh Kerr ®, Yared Nuguse ®, Marco Arop ®, Hobbs Kessler ©, Josh Hoey ©, 

: Jess Hull ®, Nikki Hiltz ®, Diribe Welteji ®, Mary Moraa ®, Georgia Hunter Bell ©, Nia Akins ©, 

: Grant Fisher ®, Ronald Kwemoi ®, Hagos Gebrhiwet ®, 

: Nozomi Tanaka ®, Tsige Gebreselama ®, Agnes Ngetich ®, Elise Cranny ®, 

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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, Kenny Bednarek, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Grant Fisher, 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 group of Challengers revealed; Racers and Challengers will compete at Franklin Field for the largest prize money pool ever offered in the sport.

GRAND SLAM TRACK™ Announces Full Field of Racers & Challengers For Philadelphia Slam, May 31–June 1

 – Grand Slam Track™, the global home of professional track competition, launched by four-time Olympic Champion Michael Johnson, today officially announced the competition schedule for the third Slam of its inaugural season, a group of new elite Challengers who will compete in Philadelphia, plus some changes to the League’s format for the Philadelphia Slam. The Philadelphia Slam will now take place across two days, rather than three, on May 31–June 1, at Franklin Field.

“Coming off an amazing sold-out Miami Slam, we’ve taken time to celebrate the successes we’ve achieved in our inaugural season, but also have looked for ways to improve Grand Slam Track™ in real time,” said Grand Slam Track™ Founder and Commissioner Michael Johnson. “We’ve said all along we want to listen to our fans, athletes, and coaches, and having heard feedback from various key stakeholders, we’ve made the decision to condense our schedule in Philadelphia into two, high-octane, and intense days of combat racing. We want to be the most flexible, adaptive, and fan-first league in sports, and we believe making these changes will improve the Grand Slam Track™ experience for all.”

Following consultations with and feedback from competitors, coaches, and fans, Grand Slam Track™ has made the following changes to the Philadelphia Slam format: 

The league is also today announcing five exciting Challengers who will compete at the Philadelphia Slam:

The Philadelphia Slam will also see an epic rematch from Miami, with Gabby Thomas once again competing in the Women’s Short Sprints Race Group, and facing off against her rival and two-time Slam Champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden. Also in Philadelphia, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone will compete in the Women’s Short Hurdles Race Group, which will see her run the 100m professionally for the very first time. This Race Group will also see the first ever face-off between three Slam Champions, as Miami Slam Champion Ackera Nugent, and two-time Slam Champion McLaughlin-Levrone, will be joined by returning Challenger and Kingston Slam Champion Danielle Williams, all battling for glory and the $100,000 prize.

The Challengers announced today join the already announced Williams, Ditaji Kambundji, Trey Cunningham, Jakub Szymański, Lorenzo Simonelli, & Cordell Tinch. The Grand Slam Track™ roster of 48 Racers who will compete in Philadelphia includes Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, Kenny Bednarek, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Grant Fisher, Sasha Zhoya, Marileidy Paulino, Salwa Eid Naser, Alison dos Santos, Matthew Hudson-Smith, Nikki Hiltz, Masai Russell, Alexis Holmes, Cole Hocker, Yared Nuguse, Josh Kerr, Oblique Seville, Ackera Nugent, Roshawn Clarke, Rushell Clayton, Nickisha Price, Cyréna Samba-Mayela, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, Jereem Richards, Ronald Kwemoi, Agnes Ngetich, Muzala Samukonga, Jess Hull, Marco Arop, & many more.

Tickets to see these Racers & Challengers compete on Saturday and Sunday in Philadelphia are on sale NOW at 

More Challenger announcements will be made in due course as we head towards the Philadelphia Slam. Grand Slam Track™ is being broadcasted in 198 countries and territories worldwide. For information on where to watch, click 

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

*All times listed are local time in Philadelphia. The schedule is subject to change. 

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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, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Grant Fisher, 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.

Philadelphia Slam will now take place May 31st & June 1st; Two action-packed days filled with the fastest people in the world competing in high-stakes combat racing.

GRAND SLAM TRACK™ Announces Competition Schedule, Additional Challengers, and Format Changes for the Philadelphia Slam

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 Philadelphia Slam, May 30–June 1, at Franklin Field. Following the incredibly successful second Slam in Miami, which saw Grand Slam Track™ sell out two of three days, the league now turns its attention to Philadelphia, where it will crown 12 more Slam Champions – with each taking home $100,000. 

Grand Slam Track™ is excited to announce that at the Philadelphia Slam, Racer Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone will compete in the Women’s Short Hurdles Race Group. This will be the first time McLaughlin-Levrone has ever run the 100m professionally. This Race Group will also see the first ever face-off between three Slam Champions. Miami Slam Champion Ackera Nugent, and two-time Slam Champion McLaughlin-Levrone, will be joined by returning Challenger and Kingston Slam Champion Danielle Williams, all battling for glory and the $100,000 prize. Also announced as a Challenger for this group is Ditaji Kambundji, the Swiss superstar who will make her Grand Slam Track™ debut in Philadelphia.

- Danielle Williams, Jamaica, 2025 Kingston Slam Champion, 2015 & 2023 World Championships Gold Medalist - 100mH

- Ditaji Kambundji, Switzerland, 2025 World Indoor Championships Silver Medalist - 60mH, 

2024 European Championships Silver Medalist - 100mH

The Philadelphia Slam will also see an epic rematch from Miami, with Gabby Thomas once again competing in the Women’s Short Sprints Race Group, and facing off against her rival and two-time Slam Champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden. Jefferson-Wooden scored 18 pts to Thomas’ 17 to clinch the Miami Slam Championship. Thomas will look for revenge in Philadelphia and another chance to win her second Slam Championship, following her triumph in the Women’s Long Sprints Race Group in Kingston.

The league is also announcing the four Challengers in the Men’s Short Hurdles Race Group. This lineup features the current world leader and a returning Slam Champion, plus two global superstars representing their nations in Grand Slam Track for the first time:

- Jakub Szymański, Poland, 2025 European Indoor Championships Gold Medalist - 60mH

- Lorenzo Simonelli, Italy, 2024 European Championships Gold Medalist - 110mH & 4x100m relay, 2024 World Indoor Championships Silver Medalist - 60mH

- Cordell Tinch, USA, 2025 110mH World Leader (12.87)

- Trey Cunningham, USA, 2025 Miami Slam Champion, 2022 World Championships Silver Medalist - 110mH

Tickets to see these Racers & Challengers compete are on sale NOW at 

Short Hurdles Race Groups come into focus, plus Philadelphia Race Groups announced for Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Gabby Thomas

Six Challengers Announced for Philadelphia Slam

Women's 100 Meters Hurdles - 5:42 pm - (Race Group: Women's Short Hurdles)

2	Maribel Vanessa CAICEDO - ECU - Challenger

5 Cyréna SAMBA-MAYELA - FRA - Adidas - Racer

7 Kendra HARRISON - USA - Adidas - Challenger

Men's 1500 Meters - 5:51 pm - (Race Group: Men's Short Distance)

5 Kethobogile HAINGURA - BOT - Nike - Challenger

7 Tshepo TSHITE - RSA - Nike - Challenger

8 Timothy CHERUIYOT - KEN - Nike - Challenger

Men's 400 Meters Hurdles - 6:06 pm - (Race Group: Men's Long Hurdles)

1 Ludvy VAILLANT - FRA - Adidas - Challenger

3 Trevor BASSITT - USA - Adidas - Challenger

4 Alison DOS SANTOS - BRA - Adidas - Racer

7 Malik JAMES-KING - JAM - Puma - Challenger

Women's 5000 Meters - 6:16 pm - (Race Group: Women's Long Distance)

2 Agnes Jebet NGETICH - KEN - Adidas - Racer

3 Hirut MESHESHA - ETH - Nike - Challenger

5 Aynadis MEBRATU - ETH - Nike - Challenger

6 Janeth CHEPNGETICH - KEN - Adidas - Challenger

7 Medina EISA - ETH - Adidas - Challenger

8 Nozomi TANAKA - JPN - New Balance - Racer

Men's 200 Meters - 6:40 pm - (Race Group: Men's Long Sprints)

1 Jacory PATTERSON - USA - Tracksmith - Challenger

3 Alexander OGANDO - DOM - Adidas - Challenger

4 Matthew HUDSON-SMITH - GBR - Puma - Racer

7 Muzala SAMUKONGA - ZAM - Adidas - Racer

Women's 100 Meters - 6:52 pm - (Race Group: Women's Short Sprints)

2 Favour OFILI - NGR - Adidas - Challenger

4 Melissa JEFFERSON-WOODEN - USA - Nike - Racer

6 Gabby THOMAS - USA - New Balance - Racer

7 Tamari DAVIS - USA - Adidas - Challenger

8 Jacious SEARS - USA - Nike - Challenger

Men's 3000 Meters - 7:01 pm - (Race Group: Men's Long Distance)

7 Andrew COSCORAN - IRL - New Balance - Challenger

Women's 400 Meters - 7:21 pm - (Race Group: Women's Long Sprints)

2 Stacey Ann WILLIAMS - JAM - Puma - Challenger

6 Marileidy PAULINO - DOM - Adidas - Racer

8 Kendall ELLIS - USA - New Balance - Challenger

Women's 400 Meters Hurdles - 5:42 pm - (Race Group: Women's Long Hurdles)

2 Naomi VAN DEN BROECK - BEL - Challenger

Grand Slam Track™ Miami Official Start Lists

Grand Slam Track™ Releases Official Miami Start Lists With Lane Assignments

 (April 24, 2024) - Grand Slam Track™, the global home of professional track competition launched by four-time Olympic Champion Michael Johnson, today officially announced the full field of 96 Racers & Challengers who will compete in the Miami Slam - the second event in the league’s inaugural season. The Slam will take place at Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar, Florida, from May 2–4. 

The group of Challengers announced today is headlined by international superstars such as Isabella Whittaker, Alaysha Johnson, Freweyni Hailu, Peter Bol, Trey Cunningham, and Kendall Ellis. Signed Racers Devon Allen, Clément Ducos, Jasmine Jones, and Luis Grijalva, plus previously announced Challenger Claudia Hollingsworth, will miss the Miami Slam due to injuries. An additional Challenger has been added to each of their Race Groups as a result. The competitors collectively represent a total of 24 different countries, exemplifying Grand Slam Track™’s reach as a global league.

“We’re delighted to announce the full field of competitors for the Miami Slam,” said Michael Johnson, the league’s founder and Commissioner. “Coming off the back of the Kingston Slam, our Sr. Director of Racing Kyle Merber has been hard at work continuing to sign the fastest humans on the planet as Challengers. They’re all excited to compete in Grand Slam Track™, knowing how big the honor of being a Slam Champion is. These competitors will put on a festival of speed that I know will entertain fans around the world, just like we did in Kingston. We’re excited to kick off our first Slam on U.S. soil, and I look forward to seeing all of our fans down there in South Florida.”

Grand Slam Track™ is also excited to welcome 2020 Olympic 400m Champion Steven Gardiner as a newly-signed Racer for the remainder of the 2025 season. The Bahamian won the gold medal at the 2020 Games in Tokyo, and was the 400m World Champion at the 2019 World Championships in Doha. He was also an Olympic bronze medalist in the 4x400m relay at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games and a gold medalist in the 4x400m mixed relay at the 2017 World Relays in Nassau. Replacing Quincy Hall as a Racer this season, Gardiner will be competing as part of the Men’s Long Sprints Race Group, facing off against Matthew Hudson-Smith, Muzala Samukonga, and Jereem Richards.

“I’m delighted to announce I’m joining Grand Slam Track as a Racer for the remainder of the 2025 season,” said Steven Gardiner. “I watched the Kingston Slam and knew I had to be a part of it.  The innovations to the sport and feedback from the athletes who participated makes me grateful for the opportunity to compete against the fastest men in the world on a regular basis. I can’t wait to see everybody down in Miami and, as usual, give my very best.”

Grand Slam Track™’s inaugural Slam took place in Kingston, Jamaica, earlier this spring. More than $3m in prize money was won by competitors. Three Slams remain in the 2025 season, taking place in Miami, May 2–4, Philadelphia, May 30–June 1, and Los Angeles, June 27–29. Grand Slam Track™’s roster of talent includes Gabby Thomas, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Kenny Bednarek, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Alison dos Santos, Matthew Hudson-Smith, & Sasha Zhoya, all of whom were Slam Champions and took home $100,000 each from Kingston.

Tickets for the Miami Slam can be purchased 

 Tickets for the Philadelphia and Los Angeles Slams are also available 

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

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 Kenny Bednarek ®, Fred Kerley ®, Oblique Seville ®, Zharnel Hughes ®, Andre De Grasse ©, 

 Gabby Thomas ®, Brittany Brown ®, Daryll Neita ®, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden ®, 

 Matthew Hudson-Smith ®, Muzala Samukonga ®, 

 Nickisha Pryce ®, Alexis Holmes ®, Marileidy Paulino ®, Salwa Eid Naser ®, Amber Anning ©,

 Freddie Crittenden ®, Sasha Zhoya ®, Daniel Roberts ®, 

 Ackera Nugent ®, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn ®, Masai Russell ®, Cyréna Samba-Mayela ®, Keni Harrison ©, 

 Alison dos Santos ®, Caleb Dean ®, Roshawn Clarke ®, 

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ®, Shamier Little ®, Rushell Clayton ®, Anna Hall ©, 

 Cole Hocker ®, Josh Kerr ®, Yared Nuguse ®, Marco Arop ®, Timothy Cheruiyot ©, 

 Jess Hull ®, Nikki Hiltz ®, Diribe Welteji ®, Mary Moraa ®, 

 Grant Fisher ®, Ronald Kwemoi ®, Hagos Gebrhiwet ®, 

Nozomi Tanaka ®, Tsige Gebreselama ®, Agnes Ngetich ®, Elise Cranny ®, 

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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.

Full group of Challengers revealed; will compete against Racers over 3 days for the largest prize money pool ever offered in the sport.

GRAND SLAM TRACK™ Announces Full Field of Racers & Challengers For Miami Slam, May 2–4.

 (April 22, 2025) - Grand Slam Track™, the global home of professional track competition launched by four-time Olympic Champion Michael Johnson, today officially announced Nulo as its official Pet Food Partner. Nulo will serve as a sponsor for the remainder of the 2025 season. Fans will see Nulo-specific branded elements at the upcoming Miami Slam, May 2–4, plus the Philadelphia Slam, May 30–June 1, and Los Angeles Slam, June 27-29. Grand Slam Track™’s exclusive sales agency, Team Playmaker, helped secure the partnership.

“We’re delighted to welcome Nulo to the Grand Slam Track™ family,” said Grand Slam Track™ Founder and Commissioner Michael Johnson. “Health and nutrition is important for all of us, our pets included. Nulo is the exact sort of partner that we want to have as a part of our league, as they provide premium fuel for our pets, and we provide a premium experience for competitors and fans alike at our Slams.”

Nulo and Grand Slam Track™ have plenty in common, highlighted by the shared values of fueling wellness, and promoting good health and nutrition. Nulo’s recipes are exactly what active pets need. They’re high in animal-based protein, low in carbs and use low-glycemic ingredients to promote healthy body conditions and stable energy. Nulo also adds a patented probiotic to aid with digestion that survives the cooking process, shelf life and is viable in a pet’s digestive tract. All of the ingredients are carefully selected with intention and purpose, to be functional, delicious and nutritious.

Grand Slam Track™ signed Racer, and Kingston Slam Champion, Gabby Thomas is also a Brand Partner with Nulo, alongside her dog Rico (aka Rico Thee Pug).

“As a Nulo ambassador, I’m excited to see Nulo and Grand Slam Track™ join forces,” said Gabby Thomas, Grand Slam Track™ signed Racer and Nulo Brand Partner. “If you follow me, you already know my pug Rico is a big fan, and this is a dream partnership involving all the nutritious treats he loves. I look forward to continuing a successful season with Grand Slam Track, and also off the track with this great support from Nulo.” -

“At Nulo, we understand that true performance—on the track or in everyday life—starts with what you put into your body,” said Michael Landa, CEO of Nulo. “Grand Slam Track™ is redefining excellence in professional track, and we’re proud to fuel the journey of athletes like Gabby Thomas and their four-legged companions. This partnership is a perfect match of shared values around health, nutrition, and the importance of both mental and physical well-being.”

Grand Slam Track™’s inaugural Slam took place in Kingston, Jamaica, April 4–6. More than $3m in prize money was won by competitors. Alongside Thomas, Grand Slam Track™’s roster of talent includes Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Kenny Bednarek, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Alison Dos Santos, Grant Fisher, Matthew Hudson-Smith, Diribe Welteji, & Sasha Zhoya, all of whom were Slam Champions and took home $100,000 each in Kingston.

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

 and follow @GrandSlamTrack on all social media platforms.

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

Nulo is on a mission to fuel the inner athlete in every pet. With a wide range of ultra-premium food formats available in more than 6,500 pet specialty retailers nationwide, Nulo ensures pets enjoy the best in digestive and immune health, skin and coat care, mobility, and weight management. Recognized as one of Forbes Magazine's "Most Innovative Brands at Retail," Nulo's offerings are rich in animal-based proteins and low in carbs, crafted to keep pets thriving alongside their human companions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Austin, TX, Nulo continues to inspire pet parents and athletes alike. For more information, visit 

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.

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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

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