Usain Bolt Storming Into New York On June 12
Ticket options available now. Tickets available for sale February 15th
Press Release
NEW YORK,
N.Y. (February 2) – Sprint sensation Usain Bolt will compete in the 100
meters at the adidas Grand Prix in New York City on June 12th,
organizers announced today. The adidas Grand Prix, formerly known as
the Reebok Grand Prix, will be the fifth stop on the inaugural IAAF
Diamond League circuit and will be held at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s
Island.
Usain Bolt, the reigning triple-Olympic Champion (100m, 200m and
4x100m) and triple-World Champion, is one of the most popular and
sought after sports personalities in the world. A showman both on and
off the track, Bolt shocked the world in Beijing in 2008, not just by
winning the 100m gold medal but by doing so in a never-before-seen
dominating and entertaining world record effort. He followed up this
victory just days later with another historic world record at 200m
(19.30) and again in the 4x100m Relay (37.10).
In 2009, Bolt outperformed the world as well as his own seemingly
untouchable world best marks with two more records (9.58 for 100m and
19.19 for 200m) at the IAAF World Championships in Berlin. Ranked #1
in the world at 100m and 200m in 2008 and 2009, Bolt was also named
Athlete-of-the Year by the IAAF in both years.
The adidas Grand Prix will be Bolt’s first competition in the United
States since he set his first world record at this event in 2008. “New
York was the site of my first world record, the track is lightning fast
and the fans, well, they sat through an entire thunderstorm in 2008
just to watch the 100m so I know they appreciate speed,” said Bolt. “I
am looking forward to returning to the Big Apple in June.”
Organizers also announced today an agreement with OptionIt, a leader in
the next generation of ticket buying for sports and entertainment
events. Despite the addition of more spectator seating in 2010,
organizers expect demand to outstrip supply. Beginning today, fans can
purchase an option, through OptionIt.com, for an adidas Grand Prix
ticket. Concerned about resellers and scalping, organizers believe this
alliance with OptionIt will allow fans who are likely to purchase
tickets to buy an option to hold those seats until an assigned date,
when they can then exercise their option and purchase their reserved
ticket at face value.
OptionIt currently has similar agreements with organizations such as
the Boston Celtics, Baltimore Ravens and Washington Capitals and the
San Jose Sharks.
The adidas Grand Prix, in its sixth year, is the nation’s premier
outdoor track & field invitational meet. It features Olympic
stars, top high school athletes and a “Fastest Kid in New York
competition.” Increased and upgraded backstretch seating at track level
is being added to accommodate the growing demand and interest from fans
in the New York area. Options are available immediately with tickets
available for sale beginning on February 15th. Visit www.adidasgrandprix.com <http://www.adidasgrandprix.
About OptionIt
OptionIt’s patented, user-friendly technology allows fans to
reserve access to future events without the obligation to purchase
tickets. The OptionIt platform reinforces the simple belief that
convenience is about reserving now and deciding later. OptionIt’s
official partnerships with sports teams, leagues, and event owners
(“rights holders”) guarantee ticket inventory and empower fans by
creating a flexible, personalized solution to purchase what they want,
when they want it. In some cases, this may be before the physical
printed ticket exists. For more information, visit optionit.com.
About RISF
Icahn Stadium, a state-of-the-art facility on Randall's Island
featuring a 400-meter Mondo track and covered seating for spectators,
is the premier outdoor track-and-field venue in New York City. It was
built by the Randall's Island Sports Foundation (RISF) in partnership
with New York City Department of Parks. The facility is programmed,
operated and maintained by RISF.
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