A Grand time!

The inaugural Grand Slam Track meet kicked off at the National Stadium in Kingston on Friday. Despite a lower-than-expected turnout, the event has delivered on and off the track in terms of excitement.

Jamaica Observer photographers Garfield Robinson and Naphtali Junior are at the stadium and captured the highlights in the gallery below.

Retired sprinters Asafa Powell (left) and Justin Gatlin in discussion at the Grand Slam Track meet in Kingston on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Dylan Beard reacts after winning the 110m hurdles at the Grand Slam Track meet in Kingston on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Ejgayehu Taye winning the 3000m at the Grand Slam Track meet in Kingston on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Local fans with the Jamaican flag at the Grand Slam Track meet in Kingston on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Grant Fisher reacts after winning the 5000m at the Grand Slam Track meet in Kingston on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Retired sprinter Justin Gatlin poses with fans at the Grand Slam Track meet in Kingston on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Grand Slam Track founder Michael Johnson with a fan at the Grand Slam Track meet in Kingston on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Grand Slam Track founder Michael Johnson (left) with Jamaican coach Michael Frater and Frater's son Mason at the Grand Slam Track meet in Kingston on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Retired American athlete Natasha Hastings at the Grand Slam Track meet in Kingston on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville (left) reacts after finishing second in the 100m to American runner Kenny Bednarek (centre) at the Grand Slam Track meet in Kingston on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Reggae Fusion band gets the vibe right at the Grand Slam Track meet in Kingston on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Sabrina Dockery of Lacovia High reacts after winning the 100m junior event at the Grand Slam Track meet in Kingston on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

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