Gabby Thomas, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Shine at Grand Slam Track Opener in Kingston

The inaugural Grand Slam Track event in Kingston, Jamaica, kicked off with impressive victories from Olympic champions Gabby Thomas and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. Thomas won the women's 200 meters with a time of 22.62 seconds, while McLaughlin-Levrone triumphed in the 400 hurdles, clocking 52.76 seconds. Both athletes expressed their excitement about the competition, with Thomas looking forward to competing in the 400 and McLaughlin-Levrone highlighting the energetic atmosphere created by the fans. The event also featured other notable performances, including American Kenny Bednarek winning the men's 100 meters and Christopher Bailey taking the men's 400 meters with a world-leading time of 44.34 seconds. The event, which aims to revolutionize track and field, showcased athletes in sleek stick-on ID kits, emphasizing a modern approach to the sport. Despite a less-than-full stadium, the energy and performances set a high standard for the series.