KINGSTON, Jamaica (MWSN) — Grand Slam Track’s inaugural meet in Kingston marked more than just the debut of a new professional league—it also showcased a newly resurfaced competition stage, built in partnership with Rekortan®, the Official Track Partner for the series’ 2025 season.
The event, held at Jamaica’s National Stadium, featured world-class performances across a packed three-day slate, including wins by Kenny Bednarek in both the 100m and 200m, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone in the 400m hurdles, and Grant Fisher in the men’s 5000m. Behind those headline performances was a meticulously reengineered running surface, completed just ahead of the event through a Rekortan-led resurfacing project.
Rekortan’s involvement extends across all four Grand Slam Track events in 2025—Kingston, Miami, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles—ensuring that track maintenance, warm-up zones, and surface quality meet the standards required for elite competition.
“We are thrilled to welcome Rekortan® as our Official Track Partner,” said Michael Johnson, founder and commissioner of Grand Slam Track. “Their commitment to innovation and performance will ensure that Slams are built on a foundation of speed and precision that continue to serve communities long after the event comes to a close.”
The track installed in Kingston features Rekortan M, a high-performance surface made from 49% recycled and renewable materials and certified by World Athletics. Known for balancing force reduction with energy return, the system is used in some of the world’s top stadiums, including Manchester Regional Arena and New Clark City Athletics Stadium. It’s a solution built for longevity and performance—even under the demands of back-to-back races, intense weather, and high utilization.
“Working in partnership with Grand Slam Track™ gives us a unique opportunity to help the sport grow,” said Tim Jordan, Vice President of Rekortan USA. “We love track and are committed to supporting athletes and coaches around the world by providing the best tracks to showcase their talent.”
Rekortan’s collaboration with the broader Sport Group and manufacturing partner Polytex emphasizes green technology. The system uses a combination of EPDM rubber and bio-based polyurethane, contributing to a 49% total green footprint. During recent installations, including in Manchester, up to 24 tonnes of EPDM were either recycled or repurposed, underscoring Rekortan’s sustainability initiatives.
The Kingston Slam saw dramatic finishes and standout performances across multiple events, highlighting both the level of competition and the capabilities of the surface. Emmanuel Wanyonyi stunned a field of seasoned milers in the men’s 1500m, while Nikki Hiltz clocked a personal best and world-leading time of 1:58.23 in the women’s 800m. Each race unfolded on a Rekortan-built track designed to amplify athlete output and minimize fatigue across multiple rounds of competition.
With Kingston now in the books, Grand Slam Track moves forward to its next event in Miami. As the league builds momentum, its partnership with Rekortan ensures consistent, high-performance infrastructure that underpins its mission to deliver a new era of professional track and field.
More information on future Slams, ticket sales, and athlete rosters is available at grandslamtrack.com.
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