Grand Slam Track: Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles absent as Gabby Thomas joins elite list signed to inaugural league
Grand Slam Track: Shakyari Richardson and Noah Lyles absent, Gabby Thomas joins list of elite athletes signed with inaugural leagueParis Olympic sprint queen Gabby Thomas is the latest in the elite athletes league to sign with the Grand Slam Track League, but the decision of Shakyari Richardson and Noah Lyles remains unchanged.
Three-time Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has joined the list of elite athletes signed with the inaugural Grand Slam Track (GST) league, but US sprint champions Shakyari Richardson and Noah Lyles are yet to be confirmed. Founded by legendary sprinter Michael Johnson, the new $30 million track and field event is scheduled to run from April to September 2025.
It will begin with four events, also known as “Slams,” with a total prize pool of $12.6 million.Grand Slam Track Director Michael Johnson Organizers have confirmed that 96 athletes will participate in the event, including 48 Grand Slam Track (GST) riders and 48 GST candidates. 38 of the 48 TPS runners are signed, with Thomas the latest, as announced on the league’s X page.
“Giving their baby Olympic gold at birth” – Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman’s reaction seems to confirm their romance”Giving their baby Olympic gold at birth” – Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman’s reaction seems to confirm their romance”My official Grand Slam contract to compete in the Grand Slam League,” the Paris Olympic 200m gold medalist said in a video announcement. Due to the confirmation of four host cities, the US top elite athletes are hardening the Quintsholes of Queen Sydney Maclaflin Leblone and the Olympic 400m champion.Sydney McLaflin Leblone | ImogoMCLAUGHLIN-LEVRONE is the first athlete you signed, and all GST racers receive an annual basic reward for racing in events that are qualified to earn additional prizes.
Jamaica’s National Stadium will host the inaugural GST Grand Slam from April 4-6, Miramar/Miami, Florida will be the second host city at the Ansing Sports Complex from May 2-4, Philadelphia will host from May 30 to June 1, and Los Angeles will host from June 29 to 31. The Grand Slam City Final will be held from June 27 to 29.
