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Favour Ofili will compete in Kingston, Jamaica for the first leg of the Grand Slam Track League from April 4th-6th. She will be a 'Challenger' in the women’s short sprints category running the 100m and 200m against the likes of Olympic medallists Melissa Jefferson, Brittany Brown, and Daryll Neita
Nigeria's track queen Favour Ofili has been confirmed as one of the challengers to feature in Michael Johnson's new league - Grand Slam Track.
In the final announcement of the 96 Racers and Challengers to compete at the first Slam in Kingston, Jamaica from April 4th - 6th, the talented speedster will compete in the women’s short sprints category running the 100m against 200m against Paris Olympic medallists Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Brittany Brown, and British star Daryll Neita.
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Other names completing the short sprints list are US duo Tamara Clark and Jacious Sears, as well as Jamaican sprint sensations Alana Reid and Kemba Nelson.
Ofili narrowly missed out on a medal after a close sixth-place finish in the 200m final at the Paris Olympic Games and will fancy her chances to challenge these athletes for the ultimate win and cash prize of $100,000.
She has respective 100m and 200m personal bests of 10.93s and 21.96s, which are faster than some of the athletes she'll be competing against.
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09:27 - 25.03.2025
Dollars over Diamond: Gabby Thomas ditches prestigious League for Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track in 2025 race schedule
American sprint queen Gabby Thomas has chosen a surprising path that many track stars signed to the Grand Slam Track League may follow, after releasing her race schedule for the year.
Ofili, who's yet to kick off her 2025 outdoor season, will use the league to fine-tune preparations ahead of the Tokyo World Championships in September.
What is the Grand Slam Track League?
The Grand Slam Track (GST) league created by four-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson, will feature four track meets - aka Slams, in which signed Racers and appearing Challengers will compete head-to-head in two events over the two-day competitions.
Racers will receive base compensation for competing in each Slam and can earn additional prize money based on their performances. A total of 96 athletes (48 Racers and 48 Challengers) are signed to compete in each Grand Slam with a prize pot of $12.6 million, and the category winners of the Slam will win $100,000.
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20:41 - 18.03.2025
Grand Slam Track: Michael Johnson opens up on securing business success in first year ahead of season's first launch in Kingston
Grand Slam Track boss Michael Johnson gave more insights on the expectations and measures of success he has set out, the challenges of getting athletes to sign, securing TV rights, and meeting up with the anticipation of the league being profitable in its first season.
Other cities for the Slam venues are: Miramar/Miami, Florida at the Ansin Sports Complex from May 2nd - 4th, Philadelphia from May 30th - June 1st, and Los Angeles the final city from June 27th - 29th.
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