Jamaican hurdler Rushell Clayton eagerly anticipates the inaugural Grand Slam Track series in Kingston, featuring notable competitors and substantial prize money totaling US$12.5 million. The winners will earn US$100,000, with other participants receiving varying amounts. Lane assignments for the 400m hurdles and 400m events have been revealed, highlighting elite athletes competing against each other.
On April 4, 2025, Jamaican 400m hurdler Rushell Clayton expressed her excitement regarding the inaugural Grand Slam Track series during a media session in Kingston. She is set to compete in the 400m hurdles and the flat 400m events, with the series comprising four meets where points will determine the overall winners.
A total prize money of US$12.5 million is available, where the overall winners will receive US$100,000, and other participants will earn amounts ranging from US$10,000 for eighth place. Clayton highlighted the significance of this prize, noting that such high stakes have rarely been awarded outside of special circumstances such as world record achievements.
Clayton, an accomplished athlete with bronze medals from the 2019 and 2023 World Championships, is keen on her competition with notable hurdlers Dalilah Muhammed and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. She remarked on the thrilling opportunity presented by the Grand Slam series, stating that “for it to be four slams, a $100,000 to win, that is truly amazing.”
The lane assignments for the 400m hurdles feature prominent athletes, including Clayton, Muhammed, and McLaughlin-Levrone. The competition will continue with the 400m event, where more elite athletes are expected to compete, demonstrating the high caliber of this inaugural series.
The Grand Slam Track series promises to present thrilling competitions and an unprecedented prize fund. Rushell Clayton, alongside other elite hurdlers, anticipates an exciting event that could significantly impact their athletic careers. With substantial financial rewards and top-tier competitors participating, the series is poised to attract significant attention from sports enthusiasts.
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