Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has officially been confirmed as one of the challengers for the highly anticipated Grand Slam Track League, set to debut in Kingston from April 4-6. The new event, created by four-time Olympic gold medallist Michael Johnson, will see Ofili compete in the women’s short sprints category, with a fierce lineup of rivals in both the 100m and 200m events.
Ofili will face an elite field of athletes, including Jamaican sprint sensations Alana Reid and Kemba Nelson, alongside Paris Olympic medalists Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Brittany Brown. The competition will also see British star Daryll Neita join the fray, promising an exciting battle for the top spots.
Grand Slam Track, a groundbreaking series, will feature four track meets – known as “Slams” – where signed Racers and Challengers will compete head-to-head in their respective events. With a prize pot totalling $12.6 million and $100,000 on offer for each category winner.
In total, 96 athletes—48 Racers and 48 Challengers—will compete in each Grand Slam, with racers earning base compensation and the potential for additional prize money based on their performances.
Also joining the race in Kingston will be a strong contingent of Jamaican athletes, including Oblique Seville, Ackera Nugent, Ackeem Blake, Roshawn Clarke, Danielle Williams, Nickisha Pryce, Malik James-King, Hansel Parchment, Rushell Clayton, Orlando Bennett, Shian Salmon, Stacey Ann Williams, Andrenette Knight and Natoya Goule-Toppin.
The international contingent features the likes of Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, Masai Russell, Fred Kerley, Marileidy Paulino, Salwa Eid Naser, Dina Asher-Smith, Jereem Richards, Kenny Bednarek, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, Cyrena Samba-Mayela, Dalilah Muhammad, CJ Allen, Alison Dos Santos and Cole Hocker.
