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Wanyonyi becomes the fourth Kenyan to sign up to Michael Johnson's inagural Grand Slam Track league, with the first leg set to take place in Kingston, Jamaica next April.
Reigning 800m Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi has become one of four latest athletes to sign up with Michael Johnson’s inaugural Grand Slam Track, which will kick off in Kingston, Jamaica this April.
Wanyonyi, who will be participating in both the 800m and 1500m in the league, becomes the third Kenyan to join the initiative after Mary Moraa, Agnes Ng’etich, and Ronald Kwemoi.
The 20-year-old has already established himself as one of the best middle-distance talents in the world.
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He outpaced fierce rivals Djamel Sedjati and Marco Arop on multiple occasions, clocking under 1:42 on four separate occasions and becoming the joint second-fastest man in history with his 1:41.11 clocking at the Lausanne Diamond League.
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He has been earmarked to be the athlete that will shatter David Rudisha’s 13-year world record of 1:40.91 if he continues on his current trajectory.
Wanyonyi will be confident he can also do well in the 1500 meters, considering he briefly held the mile world record of 3:54.6, which he set last April.
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Meanwhile, Bryce Hoppel, Jacious Sears, and Dina Asher-Smith are the other athletes that have also signed up for the league.
What is Grand Slam Track?
The Grand Slam Track (GST) is a pioneering professional track and field league founded by legendary sprinter Michael Johnson.
It aims to revolutionize the sport by organizing high-profile events throughout the year, rather than adhering to the traditional Olympic cycle.
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The league will feature four major events, or "slams," each year, starting in Kingston, Jamaica, and followed by meets in Los Angeles, Miami, and Philadelphia.
Each event will include various track and field disciplines, and the league will integrate sports betting and extensive media coverage to attract a wider audience and enhance fan engagement.
GST is committed to providing substantial financial rewards for athletes, including base compensation and prize money, creating a sustainable professional league that supports top athletes from around the world.
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