Grand Slam Track announces Rekortan as official partner for inaugural season

KINGSTON:

Grand Slam Track, the global home of professional track competition launched by four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson, has announced Rekortan as its official track partner for the inaugural 2025 season.

In a release, Grand Slam Track said Rekortan will play a vital role in supporting track quality and maintenance, warm-up areas, equipment provision, and other sports surfaces for Slams in Kingston, Miami, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. Grand Slam Track’s exclusive sales agency, Team Playmaker, helped secure the partnership.

Key to this partnership is Rekortan’s involvement in the resurfacing project of the track at the National Stadium.

“We are thrilled to welcome Rekortan as our official track partner,” said Michael Johnson, founder and commissioner of Grand Slam Track. Rekortan’s history of providing top-quality, best-in-class tracks aligns perfectly with our vision for creating an extraordinary experience for our competing athletes. Their commitment to innovation and performance will ensure that Slams are built on a foundation of speed and precision that continue to serve communities long after the event comes to a close.”

With the most certified tracks in the world, Rekortan is trusted by athletes worldwide. Rekortan tracks are known for their balance of force reduction and energy return which delivers speed and athlete welfare. With over 50 years of experience and the most Olympic records, Rekortan continues to lead the industry in high-performance tracks.

“We are delighted to partner with Grand Slam Track and be part of a new era in professional track,” said Tim Jordan, vice president, Rekortan USA. “We love track, and are committed to supporting athletes and coaches around the world by providing the best tracks to showcase their talent. Working in partnership with Grand Slam Track gives us a unique opportunity to help the sport grow.”

Grand Slam Track will feature the world’s fastest track Racers, such as Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, Masai Russell, Josh Kerr, Cole Hocker, Yared Nuguse, Kenny Bednarek, and many others, competing for the biggest pool of prize money ever offered in the sport. Slams will stream live on Peacock in the US, with The CW network broadcasting linear coverage of Saturday and Sunday of all Slams. TNT Sports will provide coverage in the United Kingdom and Ireland, while Eurosport will carry the broadcast in Europe and Asia.

Tickets for the April 4-6 meet at the National Stadium are on sale now.