“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 Monitor.

Johnson, vastly thought-about 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 Monitor late final yr, and not too long ago 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 like Miami. (Then) Philly, as a result of I like Franklin Area, it is close to and pricey to my coronary heart, it is the place I ran in faculty, after which we’ve got LA. LA is cool.”

Gabby Thomas on becoming a member of Grand Slam Monitor

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

“I’m so excited to be becoming a member of Grand Slam Monitor, and partnering with Michael Johnson to present 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 this planet. Grand Slam Monitor permits us that probability 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 present the tens of millions of observe followers around the globe much more probabilities to observe us compete. I stay up for seeing all of our followers on the 4 Slams subsequent yr.”

Thomas will doubtless be competing within the brief 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 Monitor embrace Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Fred Kerley, Kenny Bednarek, Cole Hocker, and extra.

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