Michael Johnsons new Grand Slam Track league to start in Jamaica [Video]

US sprint great Michael Johnson on Monday announced that Kingston, Jamaica, will host the inaugural Grand Slam Track competition next April.

Kingston — home of retired Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt — joins Los Angeles which had already been announced with the other two 2025 locations to be announced later this week.

Johnson’s competition will feature four annual events and has a total of $12.6 million (11.8m euros) in prize money across the events.

“We are thrilled to be bringing Grand Slam Track to Kingston,” said four-time Olympic gold medallist Johnson, 57, the league’s founder and Commissioner.

“Jamaica has such a strong history in this sport. The talent and the love for the sport here make it a perfect fit for what we’re building.

“It’s going to be an incredible event, and we’re proud to have Kingston as one of our four Slams in our inaugural season to kick this …