Kingston, Jamaica — Grand Slam Track, the ground-breaking professional track and field league spearheaded by four-time U.S. Olympic champion Michael Johnson, has officially welcomed Jamaican powerhouses Nickisha Pryce and Oblique Seville to its roster.
The electrifying duo will compete as Racers in the league’s inaugural 2025 season, showcasing their talents at all four prestigious events. This monumental signing underscores the league’s commitment to assembling a global stage of unparalleled athletic excellence.
“Grand Slam Track is creating a platform where the best of the best come together to push the limits of speed and endurance,” stated Michael Johnson, founder and commissioner of the league. “With phenomenal athletes like Nickisha and Oblique, we’re bringing fans an unforgettable experience. From Kingston to Miami, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles, this series promises to be the ultimate Festival of Speed.”
Tickets are now available for the highly anticipated Slam events, where Pryce and Seville will race twice each weekend. Fans can secure their seats and learn more by visiting Grand Slam Track.
A 400m trailblazer
Nickisha Pryce, a rising star in Jamaican athletics, brings an extraordinary pedigree to Grand Slam Track. In 2023 and 2024, she claimed consecutive Jamaican national 400m titles, capped by a record-shattering collegiate career. Her crowning achievement came in 2024, when she became the NCAA 400m champion, smashing both the NCAA and Jamaican national records with a blistering 48.89-second performance. Pryce later improved her national record to 48.57 seconds at the London Diamond League, affirming her status as one of the world’s premier quarter-milers.
A silver medalist in the 4x400m relay at the 2023 World Championships and a 400m semi-finalist at the Paris Olympics, Pryce is poised for greatness. “Joining Grand Slam Track is a dream come true,” Pryce shared. “I’ve worked tirelessly to reach the highest level, and this league presents the ultimate opportunity to test my limits. The journey ahead will be challenging, but I’m ready to rise to it.”
Oblique Seville: The speed sensation
A sprinting phenomenon, Oblique Seville has steadily ascended the global track ranks since his Olympic debut in Tokyo 2021, where he reached the 100m semi-finals. Known for his blistering acceleration, Seville tied the Jamaican 60m national record with a 6.42-second performance in 2023 and achieved a world-leading 9.82 seconds in the 100m at the Racers Grand Prix in Kingston the following year. At the Paris Olympics, he clocked a personal best of 9.81 seconds in the 100m final, solidifying his position among the world’s elite.
“To be the best, you have to compete with the best,” said Seville. “Grand Slam Track offers the perfect platform to test my speed and resilience on the biggest stage. This league is more than personal records—it’s about elevating the sport and inspiring others.”
An innovative approach to track and field
Grand Slam Track is rewriting the playbook for professional athletics. The league will feature 48 Racers, including luminaries such as Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Fred Kerley, and Marileidy Paulino, who will compete in head-to-head battles across six event categories. Each Slam event spans three days, emphasizing fierce rivalries and thrilling finishes rather than pacemakers or artificial timing aids.
Athletes will race twice per Slam, with combined scores determining final placements. The top finisher in each group will earn $100,000, while the eighth-place competitor will take home $10,000. A total prize purse of $12.6 million ensures high stakes at every turn. Racers also receive annual contracts, sponsorship opportunities, and access to world-class support services.
In addition to the Racers, 48 Challengers will be selected for individual Slams, competing for prize money and opportunities to advance. Competitors will showcase their unique identities with customized kits, free from traditional bibs or numbers, as part of the league’s athlete-focused branding.
“Grand Slam Track is about more than competition,” Johnson emphasized. “It’s about storytelling and connecting fans to the athletes who inspire them. With over $30 million in financial backing, we’re setting a new standard for fan engagement and athlete promotion.”
