“I’ve by no means competed in Jamaica earlier than”

Gabby Thomas had an unimaginable yr in 2024, successful three Olympic gold medals. Now, as she gears up for the brand new season, the American made a stunning revelation as she mentioned the venues of Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Observe.

Johnson, vastly thought-about to be one of many biggest sprinters of all-time, launched GST, a one-of-its-kind observe league, final yr. The league will function 4 meets, with the primary competitors going down in Kingston, Jamaica, adopted by meets in Los Angeles, Miami, and Philadelphia.

Gabby Thomas signed with Grand Slam Observe late final yr, and not too long ago ranked the areas of the league. In an Instagram video, she revealed she was most excited to compete in Jamaica, having by no means raced there earlier than.

“I am most excited for Kingston. I am actually excited. I’ve by no means competed in Jamaica earlier than.”

She then proceeded to rank the remaining three areas, saying,

“(Second) Miami, as a result of I like Miami. (Then) Philly, as a result of I like Franklin Area, it is close to and pricey to my coronary heart, it is the place I ran in school, after which we now have LA. LA is cool.”

Gabby Thomas on becoming a member of Grand Slam Observe

Gabby Thomas signed with Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Observe in November 2024. The American made her pleasure for the league clear by means of a press launch, emphasising her enthusiasm to compete in opposition to the very best sprinters.

“I’m so excited to be becoming a member of Grand Slam Observe, and partnering with Michael Johnson to provide our sport the platform it deserves. Coming off of the Olympics, I need to proceed testing myself and competing on the highest degree in opposition to the quickest girls on the earth. Grand Slam Observe permits us that probability in 2025.”

Thomas went on to reward Johnson’s imaginative and prescient, saying,

“Michael’s imaginative and prescient is extremely thrilling, and I can’t wait to provide the hundreds of thousands of observe followers world wide much more probabilities to look at us compete. I look ahead to seeing all of our followers on the 4 Slams subsequent yr.”

Thomas will seemingly be competing within the brief sprints occasion group on the GST, which is able to function the 100m and 200m races. Outdoors of Gabby Thomas, different stars who’ve signed with Grand Slam Observe embrace Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Fred Kerley, Kenny Bednarek, Cole Hocker, and extra.

The primary meet of Grand Slam Observe is slated to happen between April 4-6 on the Nationwide Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. The occasion will likely be streamed reside on Peacock, with a broadcast obtainable on The CW.