The stage was set for greatness at Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track, with superstars like Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Gabby Thomas lighting up Kingston! But on April 4, 2025, the National Stadium, a 35,000-seat track haven, felt a bit too quiet—only 6,000 fans filled the stands, leaving the bleachers sparse despite a 90% full grandstand, unlike the electric ISSA Champs the week before. What a challenge! Well, organizers have a plan B in place.
The Inter Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) has confirmed that the organisers of Grand Slam Track have given the green light to allow schoolers to attend the event free of cost on Saturday and Sunday.https://t.co/fGrvObKC3R pic.twitter.com/4V4TCkBH6K
— Jamaica Observer (@JamaicaObserver) April 5, 2025
The event roared back with a thrilling win: free bleacher access for schoolers on April 5 and 6, as ISSA announced. Can this ignite Jamaica’s track passion?
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