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Shamier Little is part of the star-studded line-up that was announced on Tuesday yo have signed with Grand Slam Track.
Two-time World Championship silver medalist in the 400m hurdles, Shamier Little has revealed her reason for signing with Grand Slam Track as a Racer ahead of the professional track league’s inaugural season, set to kick off in 2025.
Little, known for her versatility and resilience, expressed excitement about the innovative nature of the league and how it aligns with her strengths as a multi-event athlete.
Despite narrowly missing out on this year’s 400m hurdles squad for the Summer Games, finishing fourth in the U.S. Olympic Trials, Little’s impressive performances still earned her a spot in Team USA’s relay pool for Paris.
At the Olympics, she played a crucial role in the world-record-setting mixed 4x400m relay team, winning a silver medal in the event.
Little also contributed a standout 49.48 split in the women’s 4x400m relay final, helping the team secure gold in a time of 3:15.27.
Reflecting on her decision to join Grand Slam Track, the Olympic gold medalist shared her enthusiasm about the unique format of the competition, which will feature four meets throughout the season.
“It kind of played into my strengths. I’m a two-event athlete, and I really respect and I'm inspired by other two-event athletes. Hearing about Grand Slam, I thought, ‘That’s perfect for me.’ I could do the 400 one day and the 400 hurdles the next,” said Little via Citius Mag
The Olympian also praised the innovative approach of the league and the opportunity to challenge herself in new ways.
“It’s something new, why wouldn’t you try something new that’s innovative for the sport?” she added.
After careful consideration and reviewing the terms with her agent, Little felt confident in her decision to sign with Grand Slam Track.
In 2025, hurdler spinter will compete against some of the world’s top athletes in the long hurdles category, which includes contests in both the 400m and 400m hurdles at four high-profile Slams.
Notable competitors in her category include 400m hurdles world record holder and two-time Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, two-time World Championship bronze medalist Rushell Clayton, and NCAA champion and U.S. Olympian Jasmine Jones.
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