MIRAMAR, FLORIDA — A seismic wave is about to hit the track and field world—and its epicenter is the Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar.
From May 2 to May 4, global legends of the sport will converge for the inaugural Miami Slam, the marquee event of Grand Slam Track, the brainchild of four-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson.
Grand Slam Track recently raised the curtain on its first set of Challengers—a select group of elite athletes poised to clash with the already announced 48 Racers in a spectacle of speed, strategy, and unrelenting excellence.
Meet the first Challengers: Icons of the Ooval
Each Challenger comes with an elite pedigree, their names etched in Olympic and World Championship history:
- Anna Hall (Women’s Long Hurdles) – 2023 World Championships silver medalist in the heptathlon and a master of versatility, now focused on conquering the hurdles.
- Andre De Grasse (Men’s Short Sprints) – The reigning 200m Olympic champion, whose electrifying speed and finish-line flair have made him a fan favorite worldwide.
- Timothy Cheruiyot (Men’s Short Distance) – Kenya’s Olympic silver medalist and former world champion at 1500m, known for his relentless front-running and fierce competitive spirit.
- Amber Anning (Women’s Long Sprints) – The newly crowned 2025 World Indoor Champion over 400m, bringing tactical brilliance and power to the lanes.
- Kendra Harrison (Women’s Short Hurdles) – 2020 Olympic silver medalist and the American record holder in the 100m hurdles, a name synonymous with technical mastery and blistering speed.
- Claudia Hollingsworth (Women’s Short Distance) – The rising Australian star and 2024 U20 World Championships silver medalist over 800m, ready to prove she belongs with the world’s best.
With this first wave, the stage is set for fireworks under the Florida sun.
A global cast for a global stage
These Challengers will join a previously announced line-up that reads like a who’s who of modern track and field, including:
- Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Fred Kerley, Gabby Thomas, Josh Kerr, Grant Fisher, Ackera Nugent, Roshawn Clarke, and Marileidy Paulino, among many more.
With competitors representing every corner of the globe, the Miami Slam isn’t just a race—it’s a revolution.
Broadcast in 189 countries and territories, Grand Slam Track is redefining the presentation of the sport. More Challengers are expected to be revealed in the coming days, adding layers of intrigue and anticipation to an already star-studded event.
Michael Johnson’s vision in motion
Launched by the legendary sprinter himself, Michael Johnson, Grand Slam Track is not just another league—it’s a new global home for professional track competition. The format promises head-to-head matchups, immersive fan experiences, and dramatic, high-stakes storytelling, bringing clarity and edge to a sport built on milliseconds and meters.
“We created Grand Slam Track to give athletes the platform they deserve and fans the drama they crave,” Johnson has said of his bold vision. “The Miami Slam will set the tone. It’s about elite competition, spectacle, and rewriting what professional track can be.”
Let the countdown begin
With each Challenger announcement, the stakes rise. The Miami Slam is shaping up to be one of the most hotly anticipated meets in recent history—a dramatic showdown between legends, champions, and those hungry to join them.
As fans across the globe prepare to tune in, the message is clear:
The race for the future of track and field has begun—and it starts in Miami.
