Diamond League rival Grand Slam Observe (GST) has unveiled extra plans for its 2025 monitor season. On Thursday, the brand new circuit introduced that Philadelphia would be the fourth and remaining host metropolis for its opening yr; the league’s 48 world-class athletes (who’re beneath contract to compete in all 4 meets) and 48 recruited challengers will make their method to the Metropolis of Brotherly Love for the competitors set for late Could.
SEE YOU SOON, PHILLY 👊
Grand Slam Observe heads to the Metropolis of Brotherly Love from Could 30-June 1, 2025.
— Grand Slam Observe (@GrandSlamTrack) November 14, 2024
Philadelphia rounds out the record of host cities for the 2025 season, becoming a member of Kingston, Jamaica, Miami and Los Angeles. The announcement deviates from GST’s unique announcement in June 2023, the place the league initially acknowledged there could be two worldwide host cities. This twist possible stemmed from U.Ok. Athletics pulling out of GST involvement resulting from monetary issues; each Birmingham and London had been thought-about for internet hosting one of many 4 deliberate annual occasions.
The Philadelphia Slam will happen at Franklin Subject on the College of Pennsylvania from Could 30-June 1, 2025. GST founder and four-time U.S. Olympic champion Michael Johnson sees the town’s passionate sports activities tradition as an ideal match for the league.
“Philly has a fame for bringing depth to each occasion, and that’s precisely what we’re searching for with Grand Slam Observe,” Johnson stated in a press launch. “There’s a singular vitality on this metropolis, and we’re excited to see how the athletes reply to that. Philadelphia’s sports activities tradition is one thing else, and it’s going to raise the competitors.”
Thanks for the hospitality, @sixers! 🤝
Can’t wait to get rollin’ in Philly with y’all. pic.twitter.com/M0B8GhrZjK
— Grand Slam Observe (@GrandSlamTrack) November 14, 2024
The date for the L.A. meet, though anticipated for late June 2025, has not but been introduced; GST confirms the entire calendar with official dates will likely be introduced on Friday, Nov. 15.
