KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Nationwide Stadium is about to erupt with world-class pace and spectacle on June 7, as Olympic 100m silver medalist Kishane Thompson and reigning Olympic 100m hurdles champion Masai Russell headline a blinding line-up for the seventh staging of the Racers Grand Prix.
Organized by the legendary Coach Glen Mills, the meet guarantees to ship one other unforgettable evening of elite athletics, uniting international superstars and rising Caribbean expertise in one of many area’s premier observe and subject showcases.
“The Racers Grand Prix isn’t just a meet—it’s a celebration of excellence and a platform for greatness,” Mills declared throughout Tuesday’s media launch on the Jamaica Pegasus Lodge.
A galaxy of champions assembles
Thompson, one in all Jamaica’s most electrifying dash sensations, will headline a formidable male roster that features World 400m Champion Antonio Watson, Olympic lengthy bounce silver medalist Wayne Pinnock, and World Championships finalist Indirect Seville.
Becoming a member of them on the observe shall be native crowd favorites Bryan Levell and Rusheen McDonald, together with a notable return from Christopher Taylor, making his extremely anticipated comeback after serving a two-year ban.
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The worldwide firepower is simply as potent, with American standouts Chris Bailey and Tray Cunningham bringing their pace to the lanes, alongside Zharnell Hughes of Nice Britain, whose performances have electrified the European circuit.
Girls’s occasions to sizzle with international and native greats
Main the cost on the ladies’s facet is none aside from Masai Russell, who surprised the world along with her Olympic victory within the 100m hurdles. She shall be joined by the inimitable Tobi Amusan of Nigeria, the present world file holder within the occasion.
The meet may also shine a highlight on Jamaica’s subsequent era of dash queens, together with the Clayton twins, Tia and Tina, who proceed to carve their names into sprinting folklore. Additionally confirmed are Alana Reid, Sasher-Lee Forbes, and Crystal Slowly, together with American speedsters Alicia Briscoe and Tina Jones.
Authorities backing and fan-friendly entry
Minister of Sports activities Olivia Grange reaffirmed the Authorities’s dedication to the game by asserting a $10 million contribution to assist this yr’s staging.
“This meet stands as a beacon of Jamaica’s wealthy observe legacy and our enduring funding in the way forward for athletics,” Minister Grange said.
Followers are in for a deal with not solely on the observe but additionally on the gates: Bleachers tickets shall be free, however patrons should register by way of the Racers web site by getting into their title, telephone quantity, electronic mail, and age. Nonetheless, from Could 31, bleachers tickets shall be priced at $1,000 JMD. Grandstand tickets are set at $3,000 JMD for normal and $5,000 JMD for end line entry.
From prodigies to seasoned champions, the Racers Grand Prix guarantees to be an evening of unforgettable moments, etched into the observe and into historical past.
