KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaica’s Olympic 100m silver medalist Kishane Thompson and reigning Olympic 100m hurdles champion Masai Russell of the United States will lead a star-studded lineup at this year’s Racers Grand Prix, set for June 7 at the National Stadium in Kingston.
Now in its seventh edition, the meet was founded by legendary Jamaican coach Glen Mills, who previously guided sprint icon Usain Bolt to global dominance.
Mills announced the event’s details on Tuesday at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, confirming an impressive local and international talent roster.
Thompson will be joined by a strong Jamaican contingent, including world 400m champion Antonio Watson, Olympic long jump silver medalist Wayne Pinnock, and sprint stars Oblique Seville, Bryan Levell, and Rusheen McDonald.
Former Jamaican schoolboy standout and World Championship finalist Christopher Taylor returns from a two-year ban and will also make his highly anticipated comeback.
International stars set to compete include Americans Chris Bailey and Tray Cunningham and Britain’s Zharnell Hughes.
On the women’s side, world record hurdler Tobi Amusan of Nigeria will challenge Olympic champion Russell. Jamaican sprint sensations Tia and Tina Clayton, Alana Reid, Sasher-Lee Forbes, and Crystal Slowly will also feature alongside Americans Alicia Briscoe and Tina Jones.
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