Olympic Fever: 11 World Champions Headline Today’s LA Grand Prix Announcement

The road to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics officially begins today. USA Track & Field announced on May 15, 2026, that 11 reigning Olympic and World Champions have signed on for the LA Grand Prix next month. The marquee event will be the men’s 400m, featuring a clash between Olympic gold medalist Quincy Hall and Rai Benjamin. “Coming back to the Allyson Felix Track is always special,” Benjamin stated. With tickets selling out in record time, sports analysts say the level of excitement for Olympic sports in America is at an all-time high, fueled by a new generation of record-breaking sprinters.