)
Ronald Kwemoi has expressed his excitement about competing in the inaugural Grand Slam Track League.
Olympic 5,000m silver medalist Ronald Kwemoi has spoken for the first time about his excitement after being signed up for the inaugural Grand Slam Track League.
The Kenyan long-distance star sees the league as a crucial stepping stone to refining his skills ahead of a highly anticipated 2025 season.
)
13:32 - 15.10.2024
Ruth Chepngetich discloses Jamaican legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s hand in her record-breaking performance
Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich, the newly-crowned world marathon record holder, has shared how her daughter and Jamaican legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce have been key in her career.
Kwemoi, who finished second in the 5,000m at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, expressed his eagerness to compete against the world’s top athletes in a league designed to elevate track and field to new heights.
“I want to continue testing myself against the best runners in the world. Grand Slam Track is the perfect stage for me to do that,” said Kwemoi.
The Grand Slam Track League, announced in February by legendary sprinter Michael Johnson, promises an exciting format that merges athletic excellence with innovative competition.
)
12:46 - 15.10.2024
‘Back where I belong’ – Veteran Jamaican sprinter announces major comeback after recent struggles
The former world champion is raring to go again after enduring a lot of difficulties in recent years that have locked him out of major championships.
Set to run from April to September 2025, the league will take place across four major events in two U.S. cities—one being Los Angeles—and two international locations, providing a truly global platform for athletes.
For Kwemoi, the league’s unique format is a welcome opportunity to sharpen his form ahead of the packed calendar in 2025, where he will aim for further Olympic and World Championship success.
“I am excited to be the first athlete representing Kenya at the Grand Slam Track. It’s an honor, and I’m eager to use this chance to prepare for the big competitions coming in 2025,” he said.
The league’s structure, which features six event categories for both men and women, will pit elite athletes against up-and-coming challengers in an intense two-day competition format.
)
10:44 - 13.10.2024
'After that race, I didn't sleep'- American icon reflects on Usain Bolt's record-breaking 100m run in 2009
The triple world champion recounts how he was shocked and couldn’t sleep the night Usain Bolt broke the 100m world record at the 2009 World Championships.
Each event will see eight athletes compete—four of whom will be Grand Slam Racers, selected based on their top global rankings, while the other four will be Challengers, fighting for a spot among the elite ranks in the following season.
Athletes will compete for points, similar to the Wanda Diamond League, with points awarded from first to eighth place.
This scoring system ensures that every race matters, creating high-stakes competition across all categories.
For Kwemoi, the level of competition is precisely what he needs to stay sharp: “The fact that I will be racing against athletes from the Paris 2024 Olympics like Grant Fisher, Fred Kerley, and Kenny Bednarek makes this an exciting challenge. It’s going to push me to my limits.”
Among the elite athletes already signed up for the Grand Slam Track League are some of the biggest names in athletics.
In addition to the sprint stars like 100m bronze medalist Fred Kerley and 400m champion Quincy Hall, middle-distance events will feature a strong lineup including 1,500m medallists Cole Hocker, Yared Nuguse, and Josh Kerr.
Kwemoi’s direct competitors in the distance category will include fellow Olympic 5,000m medallist Grant Fisher.
Overall winners in the league will take home Sh12.9 million, while second and third place earn Sh6.5 million and Sh3.8 million, respectively.
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)