Salwa Eid Naser storms to history-making 400m World Lead at Grand Slam Track in Kingston

Salwa Eid Naser dropped a historic performance at the Grand Slam Track in Kingston

Salwa Eid Naser storms to history-making 400m World Lead at Grand Slam Track in Kingston

Funmilayo Fameso 03:42 - 06.04.2025

Olympic silver medallist Salwa Eid Naser ran history's fastest 400m time in April, clocking a world-leading time of 48.64s for famous win at the Grand Slam Track in Kingston.

If there was ever a year when Marita Koch's long-standing women's 400m world record of 46.70s was under threat, Bahrain's Salwa Eid Naser currently tops the list to break it following her jaw-dropping run of 48.67s at the inaugural Grand Slam Track in Kingston on Day 2.

The super-talented speedster produced the individual performance of the meet so far when she stunned a quality field with an unmatchable lead from the gun and only slowed after crossing the line to take the women’s 400m victory.

Salwa Eid Naser clocked an outstanding world-leading time of 48.67s for 400m victory in Kingston

“After yesterday’s race, I was so mad with myself because I knew I could do better,” said an awestruck Naser who only managed a fourth-place finish in the 200m event on Day 1.

“Coming out here and running this time, I feel fulfilled for yesterday.”

Her exceptional run followed up her season opener in Buyaguane last week, where she clocked 48.84s. With these quality performances, she became the first woman in history to clock the fastest 400m time in March and April.

While Naser was the star in the event, USA's Gabby Thomas took the glory, having finished second in a massive Personal Best (PB) of 49.14s to pocket the overall top prize of $100,000 after accumulating 20 points over two events, with Naser finishing second overall with 17 points.

The Paris Olympic 200m champion walked away as the undisputed Slam queen of the women's long sprint, amassing the needed points to finish top and claim the prize reward.

Her 20 points were accumulated by winning the 200m on Day 1 in 22.62 seconds, which earned her 12 points, and added 8 for finishing second in the 400m.

The next city for the Grand Slam venue will be in Miramar Florida from May 2nd - 4th, where Naser will aim for the top prize ahead of Thomas, while Olympic 400m champion Marileidy Paulino will be gunning for revenge against her rivals.

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