It’s been a breakthrough season for Trey Cunningham, and the rising track star solidified his elite status this weekend at the Grand Slam Track meet in Miami. Cunningham, who came out as gay in 2024, made headlines after dominating two races and taking home $100,000 in prize money.
On Saturday, Cunningham won the 110-meter hurdles, setting a new personal best of 13.00 seconds. He returned on Sunday to top the same field in a 100-meter sprint — minus the hurdles — clocking another PB of 10.7 seconds.
“OK, I just won both of the events,” Cunningham said after his sweep. “I won the 110-meter hurdles with a PB and then I also PBed in the 100. So, I’m a sprinter too.”
Grand Slam Format, Big-Time Energy
The Grand Slam Track format pits athletes in their specialties across multiple events in one weekend. Miami marked the first time Cunningham was invited to compete, and he delivered in style, collecting 24 points for the weekend sweep.
Cunningham’s confidence was on full display before the 100 meters:
“I felt good about it — no hurdles in the way,” he joked.
With his playful swagger and signature flair, Cunningham has injected a much-needed sense of personality and presence into the track world — both on and off the course.
A Star With Style (and Substance)
Following his back-to-back wins, Grand Slam Track’s Instagram dubbed him “track’s new lover boy,” sharing a video of Cunningham blowing kisses to the crowd after his hurdles victory. Fans took to the comments in full support, with one declaring, “Trey Cunningham is a smoke show.”
Cunningham, also a Ford model, is celebrated not just for his talent, but also for embracing his identity openly and proudly.
“He’s proving you can be at the top of your sport while staying true to yourself,” one fan commented.
Earlier this season, Cunningham also scored a major win over Olympic champion Grant Holloway, further cementing his place among the world’s best in the 110-meter hurdles.
With three more Grand Slam events on the calendar, all eyes are now on Cunningham — not just for his speed, but for the charisma and courage he brings to the sport.
