We saw history made, rivalries renewed, and Slam Champions crowned. Grand Slam Track Kingston was everything this league stands for — and then some. The energy was electric. Every race told a story. And the performances? Unreal.
We saw history made, rivalries renewed, and Slam Champions crowned. Grand Slam Track Kingston was everything this league stands for — and then some. The energy was electric. Every race told a story. And the performances? Unreal.From upsets to world leads to photo finishes, here are just a few highlights from the weekend.Gabby Set It Off  Gabby Thomas won the first race in Grand Slam Track history in the 200m with her 22.62 — then clocked a new PB in the 400m (49.14) to finish second and claim the title of Women’s Long Sprints Slam Champion. Hudson-Smith Made Slam History  Matthew Hudson-Smith became our first-ever Slam Champion with a win in the Men’s Long Sprints 200m and a second-place finish in the 400m.Challengers Stepped Up  Danielle Williams became the first Challenger to win a Race Group and be crowned a Slam Champion. Dylan Beard and Tia Jones pulled off major upsets in the hurdles — proving that anyone can get it. Wanyonyi Wins Big  Emmanuel Wanyonyi flipped the script on the 1500m specialists. Wanyonyi kicked past the Olympic 1500m podium to win in a new personal best 3:35.18, then went on to win the Men’s Short Distance Race Group. Sydney Did What Sydney Does  Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone reminded the world who she is. She closed night one running 52.76 in the 400m hurdles, the fastest time ever run in April, and came back to win the 400m in 50.32. Kenny Called It. Then Cashed It.  Kenny Bednarek said he’d win it all — and did. On night one, the two-time Olympic silver medalist edged Jamaica’s Oblique Seville by .01 in the 100m. On night two, he dominated the 200m in 20.07 for $100,000 and Slam Champ status. Redemption Run  Salwa Eid Naser won her thrilling Olympic 400m rematch with Marileidy Paulino in a swift 48.67 — finishing second overall in the Race Group and taking home $50,000. |
 Slam SweepsSydney McLaughlin-Levrone Kenny BednarekAlison dos SantosEjgayehu TayeMelissa Jefferson-Wooden World LeadsSydney McLaughlin-Levrone (400mH, 52.76)Christopher Bailey (400m, 44.34)Alison dos Santos (400mH, 47.61)Nikki Hiltz (800m, 1:58.23)Salwa Eid Naser (400m, 48.67)Tia Jones (100mH, 12.63) By The Numbers$3 Million in prize money12 Slam Champions9 Personal Bests7 Countries Represented by Slam Champions (USA, Jamaica, Great Britain, Ethiopia, Kenya, Brazil, France)6 World Leads3 Unforgettable Days of Competition |
| This is just the beginning |
| Thank you Kingston, for bringing the energy and making history with us. And to every fan who watched, tweeted, commented, and shared — thank you for taking our inaugural Slam global. We can’t wait to run it back in Miami. |
| Celebrate the Moment. Rep History. |
| Kingston was the first stop of Grand Slam Track — and it set the tone. To honor the competitors who claimed victory at our first Slam, we created a shirt that does more than just look good. It remembers. Every name printed on the back tells a story of speed, strength and history in the making. This isn’t just merch — it’s a tribute to track’s next chapter. The limited edition Cooyah Collab Slam Champs Tee is here. Don’t just watch history — wear it. |
