Track fans, buckle up— Dalilah Muhammad just ran her heart out in the 400m flat at the inaugural Grand Slam Track event, happening right now in Kingston, Jamaica, from April 4-6, 2025. The Olympic hurdles champ crossed the line in second place behind her longtime rival, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, clocking a blazing 50.61. But if you’re waiting for Dalilah to celebrate over this, don’t hold your breath. After all, she was less than thrilled with her performance, as she came up short of winning. But what did she have to say? Well, quite a lot.

So what exactly went down last night? Well, at the 400m race of the GST, the world witnessed Dalilah Muhammad chasing McLaughlin-Levrone, who’s been a thorn in her side for years. That 50.61 finish? It’s fast—crazy fast for most—but Dalilah had higher hopes. “I even was hoping for maybe like 54 low,” she told Citius Mag, post-race, pointing a finger at the lane draw. “I think a better draw would have gotten me that, just being more in the field.”

Oh, and she didn’t even know her lane until the day of: “I didn’t even know the lane draw until today, so it is what it is.” Sounds like she’s already mentally checked out of this flat sprint. But why is she so unbothered by a podium spot in this shiny new series? Well, Dalilah’s been clawing her way back after a rough 2024. “Last year was just like really a healing year for me,” she told reporters. “I had to heal my body. I feel healthy and am just getting back into form.”

She’s been putting in work on longer distances indoors to rebuild, and it’s showing—she’s feeling solid. “We’re just trying to build back that fitness,” she added. But the flat 400m in Grand Slam Track’s lineup? Not her vibe. “Everyone knows it’s not my favorite,” she said flat out. So, what’s behind her shrugging off this second-place finish in a league that’s supposed to shake up the sport? It’s simple—Dalilah’s a hurdle champ. That’s why a flat race just wasn’t her suit.

“I just love the hurdles, so when they’re not on the track, I feel a little lost,” she admitted, even after dropping that 50.61. She stayed locked in during the race, saying, “You know, I just really try to just focus on my lane and just kind of do what I’ve been training.” No fuss, no muss—just Dalilah Muhammad being herself. But this Grand Slam Track event, with its fresh format and big names, felt different. Did it shift the dynamic of the sport and the rest of the field? Let’s delve in.

“It Felt Like the New Age of Track and Field,” Says Dalilah About Grand Slam Track

While the win wasn’t in Dalilah’s books, she wasn’t at all critical of it. She summed up the GST in one killer line. It was, “It felt like the new age of track and field.” She dropped that gem after finishing second in the 400m flat with a 50.61 behind Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone at GST’s debut event. Dalilah’s not just hyping the vibe—she’s clocking a legit shift in the sport. GST is rolling out a fresh take on track and field, and she’s right there feeling the wave. But what’s behind this “new age” she’s raving about?

For real, GST is transforming the track by dishing out more opportunities. This is not a one-and-done deal—athletes like Dalilah get to race twice per meet, across four events in 2025, racking up points over a season. That’s a big jump from the usual single-race showdowns. Take Kingston: she’s hitting the 400m flat and eyeing her beloved hurdles, all in one weekend.

Not to mention, it has already locked in 96 top-tier “GST Racers” under contract, ensuring stars get consistent shots to shine. More races mean more chances to flex—how’s that for rewriting the playbook? But what else is GST stacking on the table? Here’s the money shot: GST is pumping serious cash and a bigger platform into the sport. They’re boasting a $12 million prize pool for 2025—way more than your average meet’s payout.

Top finishers per event snag $100,000, with $10,000 guaranteed just for showing up, per GST’s official announcements. That’s life-changing dough for athletes who’ve been grinding for peanuts. Plus, the platform is packed with global live streams and a season-long narrative. With 54% of GST’s roster being Olympic medalists, per their site, this is a stage built for legends like Dalilah to cash in and reclaim the spotlight. Will this “new age” cash flow and hype catapult her back to hurdles glory?