The Grand Slam Track Series is set to debut in Kingston from April 4-6, 2024, bringing together some of the biggest names in athletics for what promises to be a spectacular three-day showdown at the National Stadium. With elite sprinters, hurdlers, and distance runners primed for battle, track and field fans can expect high-intensity clashes across all disciplines.
The Men’s 100m, set for Friday, April 4, at 7:21 p.m., will feature a star-studded lineup, including Kenny Bednarek, Fred Kerley, Oblique Seville, and Zharnell Hughes representing the Racers team. They will be challenged by Courtney Lindsey, Ackeem Blake, Terrence Jones, and Joseph Fahnbulleh, all determined to make their mark. The 200m showdown follows on Saturday at 7:07 p.m., adding another layer of intrigue.
On the women’s side, the 100m race on Saturday, April 5, at 6:38 p.m., will see Brittany Brown, Daryll Neita, and the recently wed Melissa Jefferson-Wooden facing off against rising stars like Alana Reid, Jacious Sears, Tamara Clarke, Favour Ofili, and Kemba Nelson. The 200m clash is scheduled for Sunday, April 6, at 4:08 p.m., and is expected to be just as electrifying.
The men’s 400m showdown on Friday, April 4, at 5:54 p.m., promises fireworks as Olympic champion Quincy Hall, Muzala Samukonga, Matthew Hudson-Smith, and Jereem Richards go head-to-head with Busang Collen Kebinatshipi, Vernon Norwood, Chris Bailey, and Deandre Watkin. Their 200m rematch will take place on Sunday, April 6, at 5:56 p.m.
For the women, the 200m on Friday at 5:42 p.m. brings together a star-studded field, including Nikisha Pryce, Alexis Holmes, Olympic champion Marileidy Paulino, Salwa Eid Naser, and Olympic gold-medallist Gabby Thomas, with Dina Asher-Smith, Talitha Diggs, and Stacey-Ann Williams providing strong opposition. Their 400m duel will close out the series on Sunday at 7:21 p.m.
The women’s 100m hurdles on Saturday, April 5, at 6:25 p.m., will see Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, Ackera Nugent, Masai Russell, and Cyrena Samba-Mayela battling against Danielle Williams, Grace Stark, Denisha Cartwright, and Alia Armstrong in what promises to be a clash of speed and precision. The flat 100m on Sunday, April 6, at 2:42 p.m., will test their raw sprinting power.
The men’s short hurdles will be equally intense, featuring Freddie Crittenden, Sasha Zhoya, and Daniel Roberts taking on Orlando Bennett, Hansle Parchment, Cordell Tinch, Cameron Murray, and Dylan Beard in the 110m hurdles on Saturday at 5:42 p.m. Their 100m flat race follows on Sunday at 3:29 p.m.
The women’s 400m hurdles kicks off on Friday, April 4, at 6:46 p.m., headlined by Rushell Clayton, world-record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Shamier Little, and Jasmine Jones. Their challengers include Shiann Salmon, Cathelijn Peeters, Andrenette Knight, and Dalilah Muhammad, setting up a thrilling race. They return to compete in the 400m flat on Sunday, April 6, at 4:21 p.m.
The men’s 400m hurdles on Friday at 6:34 p.m. will feature Clement Ducos, Alison Dos Santos, Caleb Dean, and Roshawn Clarke against Malik James-King, CJ Allen, Chris Robinson, and Trevor Bassitt. Their 400m flat race follows on Sunday at 2:54 p.m.
In the women’s long-distance category, Nozomi Tanaka, Tsige Gebreselama, Agnes Ngetich, and Elise Cranny will battle Hellen Ekalale, Whittni Morgan, Melissa Courtney-Bryant, and Ejgayehu Taye over 3000m on Friday, April 4, at 6:04 p.m., with their rematch set for Sunday, April 6, at 3:04 p.m.
For the men, a 5000m clash on Friday at 6:56 p.m. will see Grant Fisher, Ronald Kwemoi, and Hagos Gebrhiwet take on Cooper Teare, Thierry Ndikumwenayo, Dominic Lobalu, Dylan Jacobs, and Telahun Haile Bekele. They will then meet again over 3000m on Sunday at 3:49 p.m.
Whether it's blazing sprints, technical hurdling duels, or gruelling distance races, the inaugural edition promises high drama, fierce rivalries, and unforgettable performances.