The anticipation for the Grand Slam Track series debut in Kingston from April 4-6 continues to build as British sprint star Dina Asher-Smith and American speedster Jacious Sears have been confirmed among the latest Challengers set to compete.

Asher-Smith, a three-time Olympic medalist and six-time World Championship medallist, is set to line up in the Women’s Long Sprints category. The British sprinter, who boasts a personal best of 21.88 in the 200m and 52.31 in the 400m, will bring her experience and elite pedigree to what promises to be a thrilling matchup.

Joining her is Jacious Sears, the rising American sprinter, who will feature in the Women’s Short Sprints category. Sears has demonstrated her talent with a blistering 100m personal best of 10.77 and a 200m best of 22.45. Her inclusion in the lineup adds another layer of intrigue to the competition.

The Grand Slam Track format introduces a unique competition structure where four Challengers will face off against four contracted Racers in each event. Challengers, selected based on recent performances, rivalries, and compelling matchups, are paid an appearance fee and will compete for the full prize money.

Previously announced Challengers for the Kingston Slam include Jamaican athletes Malik James-King, Hansle Parchment, Shiann Salmon, Danielle Williams, Alana Reid, and Orlando Bennett, all of whom will be eager to showcase their talent on home soil.

Other newly announced Challengers include Kenyan 800m Olympic champion and World silver medalist Emmanuel Wanyonyi, who will compete in the Men’s Short Distance event, and American record holder Bryce Hoppel, also set to contest the Men’s Short Distance category.

With an exciting mix of elite sprinters and middle-distance stars, the Grand Slam Track Kingston opener is shaping up to be an unmissable event. Fans can expect high-intensity clashes as some of the world’s best athletes go head-to-head in a format designed to maximize competition and entertainment.