KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaica’s Olympic 100m silver medalist Kishane Thompson and reigning Olympic 100m hurdles champion Masai Russell of the USA will lead a star-studded lineup at this yr’s Racers Grand Prix, set for June 7 on the Nationwide Stadium in Kingston.
Now in its seventh version, the meet was based by legendary Jamaican coach Glen Mills, who beforehand guided dash icon Usain Bolt to world dominance.
Mills introduced the occasion’s particulars on Tuesday on the Jamaica Pegasus Resort, confirming a formidable native and worldwide expertise roster.
Thompson will probably be joined by a robust Jamaican contingent, together with world 400m champion Antonio Watson, Olympic lengthy bounce silver medalist Wayne Pinnock, and dash stars Indirect Seville, Bryan Levell, and Rusheen McDonald.
Former Jamaican schoolboy standout and World Championship finalist Christopher Taylor returns from a two-year ban and also will make his extremely anticipated comeback.
Worldwide stars set to compete embody Individuals Chris Bailey and Tray Cunningham and Britain’s Zharnell Hughes.
On the ladies’s aspect, world file hurdler Tobi Amusan of Nigeria will problem Olympic champion Russell. Jamaican dash sensations Tia and Tina Clayton, Alana Reid, Sasher-Lee Forbes, and Crystal Slowly may also function alongside Individuals Alicia Briscoe and Tina Jones.
