Nugent shines at Philadelphia Grand Slam

Ackera Nugent makes it back-to-back Grand Slam title wins as McLaughlin-Levrone takes home $50,000

Hurdling queen Ackera Nugent won her second Grand Slam title in Philadelphia after dominating the women's Short Sprints Hurdles category ahead of Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.

Ackera Nugent Stuns Field, Leads Record-Filled Day at Grand Slam Track Philadelphia - Trackalerts.com, track and field news website

PHILADELPHIA (USA) – Ackera Nugent delivered a strong message on Saturday at Franklin Field, winning the women’s 100m hurdles in 12.44 to open Day 1 of the Grand Slam Track Philadelphia Slam with a standout performance for Jamaica. The 2024 NCAA Indoor champion held off a quality field, including Tia Jones (12.60), to secure her first win of the season on the Grand Slam circuit. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, competing in the event for the first tim…

Nugent shines at Philadelphia Grand Slam

SPRINT HURDLER Ackera Nugent was Jamaica’s lone winner on day one of the Philadelphia Grand Slam, winning the 100-metre hurdles in the women’s short hurdles race group yesterday at Franklin Field. Nugent raced to the line in 12.44 seconds, a new facility record, to amass 12 points in her quest to win her second consecutive Grand Slam title. She finished ahead of the United States’ Tia Jones, 12.60, and Jamaican compatriot Megan Tapper, 12.66, wh…