In keeping with tradition, Randall’s Island will once again transform into a spirited piece of Caribbean heaven as some of the top Jamaican track & field athletes—and their boisterous Caribbean fans—descend upon Icahn Stadium at the adidas Grand Prix on Saturday, June 12. New for 2010, the event will be the fifth stop on the inaugural 14-meet, international Diamond League circuit.
The man everyone wants to see? None other than Jamaican sprint sensation Usain Bolt, already a legend in Jamaica and one of the most popular athletes in the world. The last time Bolt competed in New York in 2008, he electrified the crowd with his first world record in the 100 meters. He’s since lowered that mark twice and set the world best in the 200m, both to seemingly untouchable times (9.58 for 100m and 19.19 for 200m).
Events at the Adidas Grand Prix 2010 include Men's 100m, 800m, 1500m, 400m Hurdles, 3000m Steeplechase, High Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault, Javelin and Women's 200m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, 100m Hurdles, Long Jump, Pole Vault, Shot Put, Discus Throw.
Don't miss your chance to see many world class athletes in action, right here in New York City.
By Subway:
Take the 4, 5, or 6 Lexington Ave. trains to 125th St., then transfer on the NW corner of 125th St. and Lexington Ave. for the X80 bus to Randall's and Ward's Island. The X80 Adidas Grand Prix bus departs Lexington/125th continuously from 3pm to 9:30pm. One way travel time is 10 minutes in both directions.
By Car:
Randall's Island Park is located under the Triborough Bridge in the East River, between Manhattan, the Bronx and Queens. Bridge toll is $4.50 upon entering; there is no charge to leave the Island.
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