Following the confirmation of more athletes, find out the official list of 30 athletes officially signed with the Grand Slam Track League.
The Grand Slam Track (GST) is shaping up nicely for a successful league in the 2025 season as 30 of their intended 48 GST Racers have officially signed, while US sprint champions Sha'Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles remain missing on the list.
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.
13:52 - 21.10.2024
Track Athlete of the Year: Julien Alfred, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, and Faith Kipyegon make tough women's list
The nominees for the World Athletics Women's Athlete of the Year has been announced, featuring Julien Alfred, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, and Faith Kipyegon.
Top on the list of racers is Paris Olympic star and women's 400mH World Record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who was the first signing to be confirmed, and all GST Racers will receive an annual base compensation for racing in the events and will be eligible to earn additional prize money.
Also signed with the league are Paris Olympic champions Quincy Hall (Men's 400m), Masai Russell (Women's 100mH), Cole Hocker (Men's 1500m), as well as Jamaican hurdling queens Ackera Nugent and Rushell Clayton.
Following the confirmation of more athletes, here's the official list of 30 athletes currently signed with the league.
08:26 - 23.10.2024
Legacy or Records? - Olympic champion Gabby Thomas talks on motivation to succeed
Paris Olympic triple champion Gabby Thomas revealed her motivation to succeed, which extends more than breaking records.