Jamaicans Donald Smith and Trishana McGowan have been selected to be part of the World-class group of broadcasters who will provide full coverage of all four Slams this season, beginning this weekend with the Kingston Slam, April 4–6.

Conceptualiser of the Grand Slam Track event, retired US sprinter Michael Johnson announced the broadcast team for its inaugural season of competition.

“I am thrilled to unveil our first-class broadcast team for our inaugural season. These are individuals I know from my work within the media industry and feel very confident these are the best people out there to tell our stories to fans around the world,” said Johnson.

McGowan and Smith were announced as part of the roster of in-stadium talent for Kingston alongside Paul Swangard, Iwan Thomas and Tiara ‘Tee’ Williams. 

Smith is a renowned track commentator, announcer, and host, having been active in these roles since 2012. He hosts multiple development meets each year and has been stadium announcer for a plethora of global meets, including the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and the 2024 World Relays in the Bahamas.

McGowan, formerly of St Andrew Hogh School, is a former track athlete turned award-winning sports journalist and content creator, with a platform dedicated to bringing fans exclusive behind-the-scenes access to sports in Jamaica.

She has a passion for storytelling, and uncovering the moments that shape athletes, teams, and sporting events beyond the game.

The broadcast commentary team will be led by former world record holder and Olympic silver medallist in middle-distance events, Steve Cram. Cram brings decades of broadcasting experience with the BBC, known for his insightful commentary and deep knowledge of athletics. Cram will be joined by Carrie Tollefson and Anson Henry as analysts.

Tollefson is a five-time NCAA champion and 2004 Olympian in the 1500m. She has established herself as a respected voice in distance running commentary with experience covering major marathons and track events for multiple networks. Henry, a former Canadian Olympic sprinter who competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, offers viewers expert analysis of sprint events drawing from his technical knowledge of sprinting mechanics and race strategy. As a broadcaster, he has covered multiple World Championships.

Radzi Chinyanganya and Taliyah Brooks will provide reporting from trackside and throughout the stadium. Chinyanganya is an experienced broadcaster known for his work with BBC Sports and their Olympic coverage. He brings energy and engaging interviewing skills to the trackside reporting role. Brooks is a former NCAA and US Olympic team heptathlon star who brings first-hand multi-event experience to her reporting. She offers unique insights into the technical aspects of various events while conducting compelling athlete interviews.

The Pre- and Post-Slam shows will be hosted by John Anderson, who will be accompanied by Matt ‘Centro’ Centrowitz, and Sanya Richards-Ross.

Anderson is a veteran sports broadcaster with extensive experience at ESPN and hosting major track events. His experienced presence guides viewers through the broadcast with expert transitions and knowledgeable commentary. Centrowitz was the Olympic gold medallist in the 1500m at the 2016 Rio Games. He provides contemporary insights into distance racing tactics and athlete preparation from his recent competitive experience at the highest level.

Richards-Ross is a four-time Olympic gold medallist and former 400m world champion. She offers elite-level analysis of sprint events with particular expertise in one-lap racing and relay dynamics and has been a fixture of NBC Sports’ track and field coverage since 2016.

Grand Slam Track™ will be broadcast in 189 countries and territories worldwide.

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