Jadyn Mays, the former Oregon Track and Field standout, will make her Grand Slam Track debut in Philadelphia as she launches her rookie professional season. She has a wind-aided 100m best of 10.83 (+2.3) and a 200m personal best of 22.19. Meanwhile, Jadyn Mays enters a highly competitive field at the Philadelphia Slam, held May 31–June 1 at historic Franklin Field.
However, Jadyn Mays will face stiff competition from some of the world’s fastest women sprinters. The women’s short sprint challengers include international stars such as Gabby Thomas, Sydney McLaughlin- Levrone, Dina Asher-Smith (10.83 PB for 100m, 21.88 for 200m), Tamari Davis (10.83 PB for 100m, 22.05 for 200m), and Thelma Davies (11.01 PB for 100m, 22.17 for 200m). These athletes bring experience and elite speed, setting the stage for an electrifying showdown.
The Philadelphia Slam features a full roster of 96 racers and challengers from 22 countries, headlined by top talents like Anna Cockrell, Christian Coleman, Graham Blanks, and Ejgayehu Taye. While some signed racers such as Devon Allen, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, and Fred Kerley will miss the meet due to injuries or suspension, the addition of challengers like Jadyn Mays ensures the competition remains fierce and exciting.
The event promises intense racing and large prize money, drawing global attention to the Grand Slam Track league’s innovative combat-style format. Fans can catch the full breakdown of the Philadelphia meet and Jadyn Mays’ prospects on Chase Athletics as the event unfolds in Philadelphia.
Moreover, with her impressive credentials and strong field of competitors, Jadyn Mays looks poised to make a memorable impact in her first Grand Slam appearance and establish herself as a rising star in professional track and field.
