“I’ve by no means competed in Jamaica earlier than”

Gabby Thomas had an unbelievable yr in 2024, successful three Olympic gold medals. Now, as she gears up for the brand new season, the American made a shocking revelation as she mentioned the venues of Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Observe.

Johnson, vastly thought of to be one of many best sprinters of all-time, launched GST, a one-of-its-kind observe league, final yr. The league will function 4 meets, with the primary competitors happening in Kingston, Jamaica, adopted by meets in Los Angeles, Miami, and Philadelphia.

Gabby Thomas signed with Grand Slam Observe late final yr, and lately ranked the areas of the league. In an Instagram video, she revealed she was most excited to compete in Jamaica, having by no means raced there earlier than.

“I am most excited for Kingston. I am actually excited. I’ve by no means competed in Jamaica earlier than.”

She then proceeded to rank the remaining three areas, saying,

“(Second) Miami, as a result of I really like Miami. (Then) Philly, as a result of I really like Franklin Discipline, it is close to and pricey to my coronary heart, it is the place I ran in faculty, after which we now have LA. LA is cool.”

Gabby Thomas on becoming a member of Grand Slam Observe

Gabby Thomas signed with Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Observe in November 2024. The American made her pleasure for the league clear by a press launch, emphasising her enthusiasm to compete in opposition to the very best sprinters.

“I’m so excited to be becoming a member of Grand Slam Observe, and partnering with Michael Johnson to offer our sport the platform it deserves. Coming off of the Olympics, I need to proceed testing myself and competing on the highest degree in opposition to the quickest ladies on the planet. Grand Slam Observe permits us that likelihood in 2025.”

Thomas went on to reward Johnson’s imaginative and prescient, saying,

“Michael’s imaginative and prescient is extremely thrilling, and I can’t wait to offer the thousands and thousands of observe followers all over the world much more possibilities to observe us compete. I look ahead to seeing all of our followers on the 4 Slams subsequent yr.”

Thomas will seemingly be competing within the quick sprints occasion group on the GST, which is able to function the 100m and 200m races. Outdoors of Gabby Thomas, different stars who’ve signed with Grand Slam Observe embody Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Fred Kerley, Kenny Bednarek, Cole Hocker, and extra.

The primary meet of Grand Slam Observe is slated to happen between April 4-6 on the Nationwide Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. The occasion will likely be streamed dwell on Peacock, with a broadcast obtainable on The CW.