The Grand Slam Track series electrified Philadelphia’s Franklin Field with world-class performances and a star-studded lineup, including Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. The two-day meet, held May 31 and June, featured elite sprinters, hurdlers, and distance runners in a condensed, action-packed schedule.
McLaughlin-Levrone, a headliner for the event, competed in the women’s long hurdles (400m hurdles) and delivered a commanding performance, reinforcing her status as one of the sport’s premier athletes The meet also saw standout results in the sprints, with Kenny Bednarek clocking a blazing.86 in the men’s 100 meters and Alexander Ogando winning the men’s 200 meters in.13.
The Grand Slam Track format required athletes to race twice over the weekend, earning points toward the overall standings and a $100,000 grand prize The Philadelphia stop—one of four in the league’s inaugural season—drew top American and international talent, with fans packing the historic stadium for a festival-like atmosphere.
Next up, the Grand Slam Track heads to Los Angeles for its final showdown, where the race for the series title will reach its climax.
