Grand Slam Track Series Gets Underway in Kingston

Kenneth Bednarek (2nd right) wins the men’s 100 metres at the Grand Slam Track Series

Introduction to the Event

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The American quartet of Kenneth Bednarek, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, and Christopher Bailey all won their respective events when the inaugural Grand Slam Track Series got underway on Friday at the National Stadium in Kingston.

Men’s Events

Men’s 100 Meters

Bednarek, known mainly as a 200-meter runner, crossed the finish line first in the marquee event, the men’s 100 meters, in a time of 10.07 seconds, just ahead of Jamaica’s Oblique Seville (10.08) and Zarnel Hughes of Great Britain in 10.13 seconds, the same time as hometown boy Ackeem Blake who was fourth.

Men’s 400 Meters

Bailey was dominant in the men’s 400 meters, crossing the finish line first in 44.34 seconds, with Great Britain’s Matthew Hudson-Smith (44.65) and Vernon Norwood of the USA (44.70), placing second and third, respectively.

Men’s 5000 Meters

The USA also earned a 1-2-3 in the men’s 5000 meters thanks to Grant Fisher (14:39.14), Cooper Teare (14:39.31), and Dylan Jacobs (14:39.56).

Men’s 400-Meter Hurdles

Brazil’s Alison Don Santos ran away with the men’s 400-meter hurdles in 47.61, ahead of Jamaica’s Roshawn Clarke in 48.20 and Caleb Deane of the USA in 48.58.

Women’s Events

Women’s 400-Meter Hurdles

McLaughlin-Levrone was a comfortable winner in the women’s 400-meter hurdles, with her time of 52.76 seconds well ahead of her teammate Dalilah Muhammad in 54.59, with Jamaica’s duo of Russell Clayton (55.02) and Andrenette Knight (55.06), third and fourth respectively.

Women’s 200 Meters

Thomas won in the women’s 200 meters in 22.62 seconds. Marileidy Paulino of the Dominican Republic was second in 22.93 seconds, and Dina Asher-Smith of Great Britain third in 22.96.

Women’s 800 Meters

Nikki Hiltz of the USA won the women’s 800 meters (1:58.23)

Women’s 3000 Meters

while Ejgayehu Taye of Ethiopia captured the women’s 3000 meters in 8:28.42.

Conclusion

The inaugural Grand Slam Track Series got off to a great start with American athletes dominating the events. The series promises to be an exciting competition with top athletes from around the world participating.