The Olympic 400m silver medallist has signed as much as Michael Johnson’s new occasion alongside Olympic champion Quincy Corridor
Matthew Hudson-Smith and Quincy Corridor are set to go head-to-head a number of occasions subsequent 12 months after each athletes have signed for Grand Slam Observe.
The brand new signings imply Grand Slam Observe now has all three medalists from the Paris Olympic 400m podium, with Muzala Samukonga, who received bronze, already on board.
Hudson-Smith narrowly missed out on gold to Corridor in Paris however delivered one of many standout performances of his profession, incomes a silver medal in what was thought of one of many quickest Olympic 400m races in historical past. The 29-year-old set a brand new European report and private better of 43.44.
Along with his particular person silver, he performed a vital function in securing a bronze medal for the GB 4x400m relay workforce, serving to to set a brand new British report of two:55:83 alongside Charlie Dobson, Lewis Davey and Alex Haydock-Wilson.
Matt Hudson-Smith (Getty)
He has now made three Olympic appearances, including to his spectacular resume that features six British titles and a number of international medals, together with silver and bronze on the World Championships and 4 golds on the European championships.
“I’ve been racing for a very long time, and what actually stands out to me about Grand Slam Observe is the possibility to strategy the game from a unique approach,” stated Hudson-Smith.
“I’ve had success on the world stage, however this league creates a brand new alternative to compete differently. I’m able to carry my expertise, hold enhancing, and race alongside a few of the finest athletes on this planet. It’s a good time for observe, and I’m glad to be a part of it.”
Olympic 400m remaining (Getty)
Quincy Corridor established himself as considered one of USA’s high sprinters throughout his time on the College of South Carolina, the place he received the 2019 NCAA Championships.
The 26-year-old went on to win a bronze medal within the 400m on the 2023 World Championships and a gold medal within the 4x400m relay.
Making his Olympic debut in Paris, he had the debut of goals, strolling away with the 400m gold medal and reaching a brand new private better of 43.40, breaking a 16-year drought for the US within the occasion.
His outstanding efficiency on the Stade de France has solidified his standing because the fourth-fastest 400m runner of all time.
Quincy Corridor (Getty)
“It is a nice alternative with Grand Slam Observe,” stated Corridor. “Profitable gold in Paris was an enormous second for me, however I’m at all times searching for the subsequent problem, and this league is giving us one thing new.
“I really like the concept of a league that’s targeted on racing head-to-head in opposition to the perfect on this planet, and this provides us a brand new platform to try this.
“I do know there’s much more I can do, and I’m able to see how far I can push myself on this league.”
It signifies that 15 athletes have now signed for Grand Slam Observe with Hudson-Smith and Corridor becoming a member of Alison Dos Santos, Muzala Samukonga, Clément Duco, Masai Russell, Cyréna Samba-Mayela, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Melissa Jefferson, Fred Kerley, Kenny Bednarek, Cole Hocker, Yared Nuguse, and Josh Kerr.
All of those athletes can be Racers which suggests they compete in all 4 of the Slams and obtain an annual base compensation for competing in each, in addition to being eligible for full prize cash.
Michael Johnson (Grand Slam Observe)
At Grand Slam Observe there can be 48 Racers and Challengers. They are going to be assigned to compete in one of many following classes and can all race in two occasions throughout every Slam: quick sprints (100m/200m), quick hurdles (100m hurdles or 110m hurdles/100m), lengthy sprints (200m/400m), lengthy hurdles (400m hurdles/400m), quick distance (800m/1500m), or lengthy distance (3000m/5000m).
“Quincy and Matthew are unbelievable additions to Grand Slam Observe,” stated Michael Johnson, the league’s founder and Commissioner. “They’ve each had unbelievable seasons, particularly with their performances in Paris, and it’s clear they’re on the high of their recreation.
“What we’re constructing right here is all about bringing collectively the perfect athletes from around the globe and creating actual competitors that followers can get behind.
“Quincy and Matthew are the form of racers who can elevate any occasion, and I’m actually wanting ahead to seeing what they convey to the desk in our inaugural season.”
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