Are you ready to watch some of the best to compete in New York City? The Big Apple is getting ready to host the world’s best track and field athletes at the USATF New York Grand Prix. This prestigious stop on the World Athletics Continental Gold circuit will serve as a stepping stone in the “Journey to Gold” series. 

With the Paris Olympics trials right around the corner, track icons like Noah Lyles, Sydney Mclaughlin-Levrone, and Gabby Thomas will step up to the challenge, hone their skills, and compete for a ticket to the French Capital.

Catch every second of the USATF New York Grand Prix

Clear your calendars for Sunday, June 9th, 2024 between 1:30 PM EDT to 3:30 PM EDT. The stage for the USATF New York Grand Prix will be set at the iconic Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island. For those of you who can’t make it to the stadium, don’t break a sweat! According to usatf.org, you can partake in all the action live on the streaming service Peacock from 1:00 PM EDT to 3:30 PM EDT.But if you’re just here for the thrilling races, then you can head on over to NBC from 2:00 PM EDT to 3:30 PM EDT. Are you curious to dig a little deeper into the headliners? What, apart from making the Olympic team, acts as their motivators?

Buckle up for a track showdown

On your marks, get set, go! The USATF New York Grand Prix promises to keep you on the edge of your seats with a goated lineup of track stars. The road to the Olympics is never without challenges, so who are some of the biggest names up against? 

History-maker Noah Lyles is looking to settle his score at the Big Apple after being merely inches away at the previous World Championships. Kenny Bednarek who clinched a win with 19.67 seconds at the Doha Diamond dethroned Lyles League. The New York Grand Prix seems like the perfect opportunity for Lyles to reclaim his dominance. Here’s who Lyles will be up against in the 200 meters race:

But there’s more to come. Sydney Mclaughlin-Levrone, the 400m world record holder, is bound to capture everyone’s attention. After her amazing performance at the Edwin Moses Legends Meet, Levrone will leverage the New York Grand Prix to show that she’s here to stay. Here’s who she will be continuing her pre-Olympics preparations against:

To complete this incredible lineup, Gabby Thomas is back for some unfinished business. The 2020 Tokyo silver medalist lost out on an Olympic gold by a sliver. But, she’s got one goal: to complete her collection with the coveted gold medal. Pushing her abilities to new heights, here’s who she will be up against in the women’s 100 meters race:

Apart from the headliners, the USATF New York Grand Prix will bear witness to some fierce competition. Each of these contenders is locking horns, looking for the chance to shine, and taking one step closer to chasing their Olympic dreams. This is a must-watch event for any track and field enthusiast. It doesn’t matter who you’re cheering on for, but one thing’s for certain – the New York Grand Prix takes us all one step closer to the ultimate sporting spectacle – the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Will you be watching?