2025 Grand Slam Track
International athletics championship event
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The 2025 Grand Slam Track season was the inaugural season of Grand Slam Track, an outdoor professional track and field league established in 2024 by Michael Johnson. The season lasted from April to June.
| 2025 Grand Slam Track | |
|---|---|
| |
| Edition | 1st |
| Dates | 4 April – 1 June 2025 |
| Events | 12 |
| Meetings | 3 |
| Individual Prize Money (US$) | $9.45 million |
2026 → | |
Schedule
The 2025 Grand Slam Track season was originally planned to consist of four meetings, or Slams. The Los Angeles Slam was cancelled on 12 June for various reasons, including the current "geopolitical climate of LA" and a "poor lease agreement with UCLA".[1]
| Slam | Date | Meet | Stadium | City | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4–6 April | 2025 Kingston Slam | Independence Park | Kingston |  Jamaica |
| 2 | 2–4 May | 2025 Miami Slam | Ansin Sports Complex | Miramar |  United States |
| 3 | May 31–June 1 | 2025 Philadelphia Slam | Franklin Field | Philadelphia | United States |
| 4 | Cancelled[1][note 1] | 2025 Los Angeles Slam | Drake Stadium | Los Angeles | United States |
Format
There are six race groups for males and females. Each race group features two disciplines that competitors compete in over the course of the weekend.[2][3]
For each category, there are eight competitors in total. Four of these are the "Grand Slam Racers," who, at the beginning of the season, make the starting list of each of the four Grand Slam events, for a total of 48 consistent athletes present in each Slam (four racers in six categories, male and female). They were chosen based on their world rankings and merits and are among the best in the world. The other four competitors are the "Grand Slam Challengers," who are emerging athletes and are attempting to earn a spot as a Grand Slam Racer for the following season. The Challengers will vary between Grand Slam events based on recent performances and potential matchups.[2][3]
From first to eighth place, points are awarded as follows for each individual event: 12, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1.[2] The athlete with the best combined score between the two events in their category is deemed the winner, or Slam champion, of that specific meet. Should there be a tie, the highest individual finishing placement between the two would win the Slam. If there is still a tie, then lowest combined time was utilized as a tiebreaker.[3]
At the conclusion of the season, one male and one female athlete are crowned the "Racer of the Year" based on their cumulative points earned across all four Slams.[4]
| Event Category | First Event | Second Event |
|---|---|---|
| Short Sprints | 100 m | 200 m |
| Short Hurdles | 100 m hurdles (W) 110 m hurdles (M) |
100 m flat |
| Long Sprints | 200 m | 400 m |
| Long Hurdles | 400 m hurdles | 400 m flat |
| Short Distance | 800 m | 1500 m |
| Long Distance[note 2] | 3000 m | 5000 m |
Prize money
The Grand Slam Track league offers a chance for athletes, should they win each of the four[note 3] Slams in their event category, to win upwards of US$400,000.00[note 4] in a single season.[3][note 5]
| Place | Prize money per slam |
|---|---|
| 1st | $100,000.00 |
| 2nd | $50,000.00 |
| 3rd | $30,000.00 |
| 4th | $25,000.00 |
| 5th | $20,000.00 |
| 6th | $15,000.00 |
| 7th | $12,500.00 |
| 8th | $10,000.00 |
Slam winners
Key: (R) = Racer / (C) = Challenger
Men
| Event Category | Kingston | Miami | Philadelphia | Racer of the Year[5] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Sprints |  Kenny Bednarek (USA) (R) |
Kenny Bednarek (USA) (R) | ||
| Short Hurdles |  Sasha Zhoya (FRA) (R) |
Trey Cunningham (USA) (C) |
Jamal Britt (USA) (C) | |
| Long Sprints |  Matthew Hudson-Smith (GBR) (R) |
 Jereem Richards (TTO) (R) |
Matthew Hudson-Smith (GBR) (R) | |
| Long Hurdles |  Alison dos Santos (BRA) (R) |
Trevor Bassitt (USA) (C) | ||
| Short Distance |  Emmanuel Wanyonyi (KEN) (C) |
Josh Kerr (GBR) (R) |
 Marco Arop (CAN) (R) | |
| Long Distance | Grant Fisher (USA) (R) |
Nico Young (USA) (C) | ||
Women
| Event Category | Kingston | Miami | Philadelphia | Racer of the Year[6] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Sprints | Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (USA) (R) |
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (USA) (R) | ||
| Short Hurdles | Danielle Williams (JAM) (C) |
Ackera Nugent (JAM) (R) | ||
| Long Sprints | Gabrielle Thomas (USA) (R) |
 Marileidy Paulino (DOM) (R) | ||
| Long Hurdles | Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (USA) (R) |
Jasmine Jones (USA) (R) | ||
| Short Distance |  Diribe Welteji (ETH) (R) |
Freweyni Hailu (ETH) (C) |
Diribe Welteji (ETH) (R) | |
| Long Distance | Ejgayehu Taye (ETH) (C) |
Agnes Jebet Ngetich (KEN) (R) | ||
Racers
| Men | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Event category | Athlete | Signing date | Best individual WC / Oly. finish |
| Short Sprints | Kenny Bednarek (USA)[7] | 12 Sep 2024 | 2nd (2020, 2022, 2024) |
| Fred Kerley (USA)[7] | 12 Sep 2024 | 1st (2022) | |
| Oblique Seville (JAM)[8] | 10 Dec 2024 | 4th (2022, 2023) | |
| Zharnel Hughes (GBR)[9] | 19 Dec 2024 | 3rd (2023) | |
| Short Hurdles | Devon Allen (USA)[10] | 22 Oct 2024 | 4th (2021) |
| Daniel Roberts (USA)[10] | 22 Oct 2024 | 2nd (2024) | |
| Sasha Zhoya (FRA)[11] | 10 Dec 2024 | 6th (2023) | |
| Freddie Crittenden (USA)[9] | 19 Dec 2024 | 4th (2023) | |
| Long Sprints |  Muzala Samukonga (ZAM)[12] | 26 Sep 2024 | 3rd (2024) |
| Quincy Hall (USA)[13] [note 6] | 10 Oct 2024 | 1st (2024) | |
 Steven Gardiner (BAH)[14] |
24 April 2025 | 1st (2019, 2021) | |
| Matthew Hudson-Smith (GBR)[13] | 10 Oct 2024 | 2nd (2023, 2024) | |
| Jereem Richards (TRI)[15] | 22 Oct 2024 | 4th (2024) | |
| Long Hurdles | Alison Dos Santos (BRA)[12] | 26 Sep 2024 | 1st (2022) |
| Clément Ducos (FRA)[12] | 26 Sep 2024 | 4th (2024) | |
| Roshawn Clarke (JAM)[16] | 17 Oct 2024 | 4th (2023) | |
| Caleb Dean (USA)[17] | 19 Dec 2024 | N/A | |
| Short Distance | Josh Kerr (GBR)[18] | 27 Jun 2024 | 1st (2023) |
| Yared Nuguse (USA)[19] | 4 Sep 2024 | 3rd (2024) | |
| Cole Hocker (USA)[19] | 4 Sep 2024 | 1st (2024) | |
| Marco Arop (CAN)[20] | 22 Oct 2024 | 1st (2023) | |
| Long Distance | Grant Fisher (USA)[21] | 15 Oct 2024 | 3rd (2024) |
| Ronald Kwemoi (KEN)[21] | 15 Oct 2024 | 2nd (2024) | |
 Luis Grijalva (GUA)[22] | 22 Oct 2024 | 4th (2022, 2023) | |
| Hagos Gebrhiwet (ETH)[23] | 10 Dec 2024 | 2nd (2013) | |
| Women | |||
| Event category | Athlete | Signing date | Best individual WC / Oly. finish |
| Short Sprints | Melissa Jefferson (USA)[24] | 19 Sep 2024 | 3rd (2024) |
| Daryll Neita (GBR)[25] | 21 Nov 2024 | 4th (2024) | |
| Gabby Thomas (USA)[26] | 27 Nov 2024 | 1st (2024) | |
| Brittany Brown (USA)[9] | 19 Dec 2024 | 2nd (2019) | |
| Short Hurdles | Masai Russell (USA)[27] | 25 Sep 2024 | 1st (2024) |
| Cyrena Samba-Mayela (FRA)[27] | 25 Sep 2024 | 2nd (2024) | |
 Jasmine Camacho-Quinn (PUR)[27] | 25 Sep 2024 | 1st (2020) | |
| Ackera Nugent (JAM)[16] | 17 Oct 2024 | 5th (2023) | |
| Long Sprints | Marileidy Paulino (DOM)[28] | 22 Oct 2024 | 1st (2023, 2024) |
 Salwa Eid Naser (BHR)[29] | 21 Nov 2024 | 1st (2019) | |
| Alexis Holmes (USA)[30] | 10 Dec 2024 | 6th (2024) | |
| Nickisha Pryce (JAM)[31] | 10 Dec 2024 | 14th sf (2024) | |
| Long Hurdles | Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (USA)[32] | 18 Jun 2024 | 1st (2020, 2021, 2022, 2024) |
| Jasmine Jones (USA)[33] | 22 Oct 2024 | 4th (2024) | |
| Rushell Clayton (JAM)[33] | 22 Oct 2024 | 3rd (2019, 2023) | |
| Shamier Little (USA)[33] | 22 Oct 2024 | 2nd (2015, 2023) | |
| Short Distance | Nikki Hiltz (USA)[34] | 15 Oct 2024 | 7th (2024) |
 Jess Hull (AUS)[35] | 22 Oct 2024 | 2nd (2024) | |
| Mary Moraa (KEN)[36] | 21 Nov 2024 | 1st (2023) | |
| Diribe Welteji (ETH)[9] | 19 Dec 2024 | 2nd (2023) | |
| Long Distance | Agnes Ngetich (KEN)[37] | 1 Nov 2024 | 6th (2023) |
| Tsigie Gebreselama (ETH)[37] | 1 Nov 2024 | 10th (2024) | |
| Elise Cranny (USA)[38] | 21 Nov 2024 | 9th (2022, 2023) | |
 Nozomi Tanaka (JPN)[38] | 21 Nov 2024 | 8th (2021, 2023) | |
Notes
- Originally scheduled for 27–29 June
- Changed to 3000 m only at the 2025 Philadelphia Slam
- Three for 2025 season
- US$300,000.00 for 2025 season
- At the 2025 Philadelphia Slam, prize money was halved for the Long Distance event category, since only one event was contested.
- Hall was replaced by Steven Gardiner on 24 April 2025.