Britain’s Olympic medallist Matthew Hudson-Smith won $100,000 (£77,500) on Saturday after victory in the 200m at the inaugural Grand Slam Track in Kingston, Jamaica
The English sprinter’s 200m win, added to his second place in the 400m on Friday, meant he topped the combined standings to win the top prize.
Hudson-Smith, 30, crossed the line in 20.77 seconds with Trinidad and Tobago’s Jereem Richards and Deandre Watkin of Jamaica in third.
“It’s great to win the first Grand Slam championship, I’m really excited and grateful,” Hudson-Smith said.
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“I’m getting to the end of my career so it’s time to start saving.”
Wolverhampton’s Hudson-Smith, who won 200m silver at Paris 2024, was the first athlete to claim a share of the cash prize at the innovative event launched by four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson.
The Grand Slam Track concept features four weekend meetings, with the next three taking place in the United States, and athletes compete across two disciplines.
A further three competitors also ended Saturday with a much healthier bank account, including Olympic champion Gabby Thomas.
