History of Grand Slam Track in Timeline

Grand Slam Track is a new professional track and field league founded by former Olympic champion Michael Johnson, slated to begin its first season in April 2025 and run until September. The league was announced in February 2024, with further details, including its name, revealed at a press conference in Los Angeles hosted by John Anderson in June 2024. This new league aims to innovate within the sport.

2023: Josh Kerr world champion

In 2023, Josh Kerr was world champion.

February 2024: Michael Johnson announces launch of Grand Slam Track

In February 2024, Michael Johnson announced his intention to launch the Grand Slam Track league in 2025, an idea he'd had since the 1990s.

February 2024: Initial announcement of Grand Slam Track

In February 2024, the Grand Slam Track league was initially announced by Michael Johnson.

February 2024: Announcement of the League with aims to boost track and field

The announcement of the League in February 2024 came with the stated aims to increase and boost the sport of track and field in public consciousness and to promote the sport outside the four-yearly cycle of Olympic Games.

May 2024: Kyle Merber hired as Senior Director of Racing

In May 2024, Kyle Merber was confirmed to be employed as Senior Director of Racing for Grand Slam Track.

June 2024: Athletes sign up for the events

In June 2024, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Josh Kerr were among the first athletes to sign-up for the events.

June 2024: Name and details announced at press conference

In June 2024, the name of the league and further details were announced at a press conference in Los Angeles hosted by John Anderson.

June 2024: Official launch of the league

The league officially launched in June 2024, prior to a planned debut season in 2025.

September 2024: More Athletes Sign Up for Grand Slam Track

In September 2024, Cole Hocker, Yared Nuguse, Kenny Bednarek and Fred Kerley signed onto the league.

September 2024: Morolake Akinosun announced as Head of Athlete Relations

In September 2024, Olympic champion and former sprinter Morolake Akinosun was announced as the Head of Athlete Relations.

September 2024: Report on Grand Slam Track meet locations

On 13 September 2024, LetsRun.com reported that the Grand Slam Track meet locations would be in Los Angeles, New York City, Kingston, Jamaica, and Birmingham.