Running News Daily

Swiss sportswear company On has officially launched its first professional sprint group, marking a significant expansion of the brand’s growing involvement in elite track and field.

The newly established OAC Sprint Group will be based in Los Angeles and coached by respected sprint coach John “JB” Bolton. The inaugural roster includes American sprinters Max Thomas, Samirah Moody, and Johnny Brackins alongside Ghanaian international Benjamin Azamati.

The move represents On’s first dedicated venture into professional sprinting after building its reputation primarily through distance running and endurance-based training groups. With the creation of the Los Angeles-based program, the company now joins a growing list of athletics brands investing directly in specialized athlete development environments.

Azamati enters the group as one of Africa’s most recognized sprinters, having represented Ghana at major international championships and Olympic competition. Thomas, Moody, and Brackins are among a new wave of American sprint athletes transitioning into the professional ranks.

Bolton will oversee the team’s training and athlete development as preparations begin for the upcoming athletics season.

The announcement adds another notable development to the evolving professional track and field landscape, where global brands continue to expand their investment in athlete-centered performance programs.