The results for the LA Grand Prix show that a meet, even in its first year, with much promise. The WR in the shotput, and numerous world leaders, with a good crowd (only 3 weeks of promotions), and strong TV, show a meet that should succeed as we build to the 2028 LA Olympics.
USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix
Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA) – 26-27 May 2023
Men’s 100m
Final Wind: +1.0
1 Ackeem BLAKE JAM 9.89
2 Cravont CHARLESTON USA 9.91
3 Christian COLEMAN USA 9.91
4 Ronnie BAKER USA 10.01
5 Marvin BRACY-WILLIAMS USA 10.03
6 Kendal WILLIAMS USA 10.09
7 Ryiem FORDE JAM 10.11
8 Brandon CARNES USA 10.14
Men’s 200m
Final Wind: +0.7
1 Terrance LAIRD USA 20.06
2 Jereem RICHARDS TTO 20.08
3 Elijah MORROW USA 20.22
4 Aaron BROWN CAN 20.22
5 Kyree KING USA 20.52
6 Brendon RODNEY CAN 20.76
7 Daniel STOKES MEX 20.87
Emmanuel MATADI LBR DNF
Men’s 400m
Final
1 Sean BAILEY JAM 44.43
2 Kirani JAMES GRN 44.50
3 Quincy HALL USA 45.09
4 Lidio Andres FELIZ DOM 45.37
5 Alonzo RUSSELL BAH 45.41
6 Trevor STEWART USA 45.44
7 Paul DEDEWO USA 46.23
8 Wilbert LONDON USA 46.80
Men’s 800m
Final
1 Clayton MURPHY USA 1:44.75
2 Festus LAGAT KEN 1:44.98
3 Isaiah JEWETT USA 1:45.10
4 Kameron JONES USA 1:45.20
5 Noah KIBET KEN 1:45.39
6 Isaiah HARRIS USA 1:45.41
7 Brandon MILLER USA 1:46.79
8 Rajay HAMILTON …
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