25 March, 2025
By Grand Slam Track
Drip Water will support competitors by providing naturally filtered mineral water in sustainable aluminum cans at Slams in Kingston, Miami, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles.
New York, NY (March 27th, 2025) – Grand Slam Track™, the global home of professional track competition launched by four-time Olympic Champion Michael Johnson, is proud to announce Drip Water as its Official Water Partner. Drip will play a vital role in supporting competitors, providing naturally filtered mineral water in sustainable aluminum cans for Slams in Kingston, Miami, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. Grand Slam Track™’s exclusive sales agency, Team Playmaker, helped secure the multi-year partnership.
“We are thrilled to welcome Drip Water as our Official Water Partner,” said Michael Johnson, Founder and Commissioner of Grand Slam Track™. “Drip is a great partner for us, as we are both disruptors in our respective industries and share an emphasis on culture, music, and sport as part of our brand identities. Together, we will create an extraordinary experience for all Grand Slam Track™ competitors and fans alike. Drip’s focus on sustainability and athlete wellness reinforces that our Slams will be built on a foundation of performance and environmental consciousness.”
Drip offers a canned alternative to single use plastic water bottles. Naturally filtered through the earth, their water is enriched with essential minerals and electrolytes. Their cans are infinitely recyclable and once recycled can be a new can of Drip within 60 days.
“We’re so excited to partner with Grand Slam Track™ and be part of a new era in professional track,” said Matt Dodds, Co-founder of Drip Water. “We are committed to supporting athletes around the world by providing the best hydration. Working in partnership with Grand Slam Track™ gives us a unique opportunity to help the sport grow while emphasizing the importance of sustainable hydration.”
Grand Slam Track™ remains committed to creating a premier, athlete-centric league by partnering with the best in the industry. With Drip Water as the Official Water Partner, competitors at Grand Slam Track™ events will benefit from high-quality water that supports their peak performance, while also promoting environmental responsibility. Drip will be integrated into broadcast features throughout the Slams, providing visibility to fans globally. Drip cans will be featured in athlete zones and at key moments, such as post-race mixed zone interviews.
Grand Slam Track™ will feature the world’s fastest track Racers, such as Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, Masai Russell, Josh Kerr, Cole Hocker, Yared Nuguse, Kenny Bednarek, and many others, competing for the biggest pool of prize money ever offered in the sport. Slams will stream live on Peacock in the US, with The CW broadcasting linear coverage of Saturday and Sunday of all Slams. TNT Sports will provide coverage in the UK and Ireland, whilst Eurosport will carry the broadcast in Europe and Asia. More global television deals will be announced soon.
Tickets for the Slams in Kingston, Miami, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles are on sale now. For more information, please visit https://grandslamtrack.com/events, and follow @GrandSlamTrack on all social media platforms.
About Drip
Founded in 2023 by British TV Chef and rapper Big Zuu, this canned water company is a disruptor in the stale bottled water market. With influences from urban music and culture and a Gen Z feel, Drip is unlike any other product on the market and is a true lifestyle and entertainment brand. The brand aims to shake up the packaged water industry with its aspirational branding while also leaving a positive impact on the planet. Drip is committed to sustainability and has chosen to use recyclable cans over single-use plastic bottles. For more information, follow @itsdripwater
About Grand Slam Track
Grand Slam Track™ is the global home of elite track competition founded by four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson. The league is redefining the landscape of track with a focus on head-to-head competition between the fastest humans on the planet: fostering rivalries, celebrating racing, and putting fans first. The league features a roster of 48 Racers signed to compete in four annual Slams and includes superstars like Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, Quincy Hall, Josh Kerr, Marileidy Paulino, and many more. These Racers compete against 48 Challengers, who vary per Slam; each Slam features the largest and deepest prize purse in the history of the sport. The inaugural Grand Slam Track™ season in 2025 sees Slams take place in Kingston, Jamaica; Miami; Philadelphia; and Los Angeles. For more information, visit grandslamtrack.com.
About Michael Johnson
Born in Dallas, Texas, Michael Johnson is a Hall of Fame track and field star, universally recognized as one of the greatest sprinters of all time. He won four Olympic gold medals and eight World Championships across his career, and held world and Olympic records in both the 200m and 400m races. At the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Johnson became the first and only male athlete to win the Gold medal in both the 200m and 400m at the same Olympics. Since retiring from active competition, Johnson has become a serial entrepreneur and investor, as well as highly sought after performance mindset speaker and an award winning television commentator. Johnson has been a pundit for the BBC’s coverage of every Olympics Games since Athens 2004, and remains a key voice on, and advocate for the sport. Johnson was inducted into the United States Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2004.
About Team Playmaker
Team Playmaker is a premier sales and marketing agency representing best-in-class rights holders across sport, entertainment, and media. The agency specializes in accelerating growth strategies, crafting strategic ideas, and building impactful partnerships that connect brands, properties, and fans. Backed by Winners Alliance, Team Playmaker provides full-service support to drive measurable results and spur accelerated growth. Learn more at www.teamplaymaker.com.
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David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
