Britain’s Olympic medallist, Matthew Hudson-Smith, claimed $100,000 (£77,500) on Saturday after securing victory in the 200m at the inaugural Grand Slam Track event in Kingston, Jamaica.
The English sprinter’s triumph in the 200m, combined with his second-place finish in the 400m on Friday, placed him at the top of the combined standings, earning him the grand prize.
Hudson-Smith, 30, crossed the finish line in 20.77 seconds, with Trinidad and Tobago’s Jereem Richards finishing second and Jamaica’s Deandre Watkin in third.
“It’s great to win the first Grand Slam championship. I’m really excited and grateful,” Hudson-Smith said. “I’m getting to the end of my career, so it’s time to start saving.”
The Wolverhampton-born sprinter, who won 400m silver at the Paris 2024 Olympics, became the first athlete to claim a share of the cash prize at this innovative event, which was launched by four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson.
The Grand Slam Track concept includes four weekend meetings, with the next three set to take place in the United States. Athletes compete across two disciplines during the event.
 on Saturday after securing victory in the 200m at the inaugural Grand Slam Track event in Kingston, Jamaica.){kind=link}