Matthew Hudson-Smith Dominates Inaugural Grand Slam Track with $100K Victory

British sprinter Matthew Hudson-Smith claims $100K prize at historic first Grand Slam Track event in Jamaica, showcasing stellar performances across multiple disciplines.

Matthew Hudson-Smith celebrating victory

Historic Victory for British Sprint Star

Olympic medalist Matthew Hudson-Smith cemented his legacy in track and field history by claiming the top prize of $100,000 at the groundbreaking Grand Slam Track event in Kingston, Jamaica. The 30-year-old sprinter from Wolverhampton dominated the competition through exceptional performances across multiple disciplines.

Dual Discipline Dominance

  • 200m Gold: Blazed to victory in 20.77 seconds
  • 400m Silver: Strong second-place finish

"It's incredible to win the first Grand Slam championship," said an elated Hudson-Smith. "At this stage in my career, these victories become even more meaningful."

Innovative Competition Format The event, conceived by Olympic legend Michael Johnson, features:

  • 4 weekend meets across different continents
  • Athletes competing in two disciplines each
  • Combined scoring determining overall champions

Other Standout Performances

  1. Gabby Thomas (USA):

    • 200m Gold
    • 400m Silver
    • "The motivation of that prize money pushed me beyond my limits!" Thomas remarked
  2. Kenny Bednarek (USA):

    • 100m Champion
    • 200m Champion
  3. Emmanuel Wanyonyi (Kenya):

    • Upset victory in men's 1500m
    • Defeated Olympic champion Cole Hocker

Record-Breaking Prize Money The revolutionary $1.5 million total prize pool represents a watershed moment for track and field:

Placement Prize Money
1st $100,000
2nd $60,000
3rd $40,000

The next Grand Slam Track meet will take place in Eugene, Oregon, promising more thrilling multi-discipline competition as the series continues its global tour.

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