American sprint legend is basking in the afterglow of a successful debut for his revolutionary new athletics league, Grand Slam Track (GST).

The Jamaica, held from April 4 to 6 and it did not disappoint athletics fans across the globe.

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contained three days with top-tier performances from some of the best runners and hurdlers in the world.

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But it talking it was the athlete-first approach, prize money and professionalism that earned widespread acclaim from participants.

“The opportunities for the athletes to really compete and show two different sides of themselves, and also get compensated well for it,” said Olympic gold medalist

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The celebrated athlete sentiments were echoed by British sprinter Daryll Neita,

“One thing I love about Grand Slam Track is just the care to detail. Also the prizes, we love money,» she said.

The, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his appreciation with a short but powerful two-word reaction: “Happy athletes.”

A four-time Olympic champion and one of the most iconic names in track and field, Johnson has long been an advocate for reform in the sport.

In a heartfelt video message shared on X after the Kingston event, Johnson expressed his gratitude to fans and athletes for embracing the new league.

“I want to thank everyone who supported us this weekend for our inaugural Grand Slam Track slam in Kingston. I’m exhausted, but we really appreciate all of the support,” he said.

“I’m overwhelmed by all of the comments saying, ‘hey, this is what track needed, thank you for taking care of these athletes, we’re so excited, we love the concept’.”

“All of those different comments, it means a lot. You just don’t know how much that means to me, to our team who work really, really hard to pull off this event and get this season started. So thank you guys again for all of your support, we really, really appreciate it.”

The success of the Kingston meet has set the tone for what promises to be a great debut season for Grand Slam Track.

Thefrom May 2 to 4.

Top names such as McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, Kenny Bednarek, and Cole Hocker are slated to compete.

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