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GRAND SLAM TRACK™ Announces Signings of Nickisha Pryce, Alexis Holmes, Hagos Gebrhiwet, Oblique Seville, & Sasha Zhoya.

Group of global superstars signed as Racers to compete in all four Slams of inaugural 2025 Season 

New York, NY (December 10, 2024) – Grand Slam Track™, the new global home of professional track competition, launched earlier this year by four-time US Olympic Champion Michael Johnson, today officially announced the signing of Nickisha Pryce, Alexis Holmes, Hagos Gebrhiwet, Oblique Seville, and Sasha Zhoya. Representing Jamaica, the United States, Ethiopia, and France, these elite Racers will compete in all four Slam events during the league’s upcoming season. Their inclusion highlights Grand Slam Track™’s commitment to showcasing the world’s best talent, bringing fans an exciting and diverse lineup for the inaugural season. 

“Grand Slam Track™ is creating a platform where the best of the best come together to push the limits of speed and endurance,” said Michael Johnson, the league’s founder and Commissioner. “The level of competition this league is attracting is unmatched, and with these five incredible athletes joining the roster, fans are in for an unforgettable experience. From Kingston to Miami, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles, we’re bringing the ultimate Festival of Speed to the fans, and I can’t wait to see what these Racers will accomplish as they take on the world’s top competition. We’re delighted to welcome Nickisha, Alexis, Hagos, Oblique, and Sasha into the Grand Slam Track™ family.”

Fans are now able to buy tickets for the Slams in Kingston, Miami, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles knowing that these five Racers will be in attendance and racing twice during each weekend. Tickets for all four Slams are on sale now. For more information, please visit https://grandslamtrack.com/events  

Nickisha Pryce is a Jamaican sprinter who won 400m national titles in 2023 and 2024. Pryce had a strong collegiate career that culminated in her becoming the 2024 NCAA 400m Champion, breaking the NCAA record and Jamaican national record with her 48.89-second performance.   She further improved her national record to 48.57 seconds at the London Diamond League and competed in the 400m semi-finals at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Pryce was also a silver medalist at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest as part of the 4x400m relay team.

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