Doug Logan, the chief executive of USA Track & Field, said:

"We feel the stars will be aligned, literally and figuratively, next May and June for this series to really take off."

 

Logan proposed earlier this month month that the two countries, who boast the top sprinters in the world meet in a pair of sprint-dominated, scored competitions, with one in each country.

 

Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association (JAAA) president Howard Aris said: "We look forward to taking on our American friends in head-to-head competition in 2010.

 

"We are confident that this kind of team competition, featuring the most exciting events in athletics, will prove captivating to fans around the world."

 

The series, as proposed, would feature men's and women's competitions in the 100 metres, 200m and 400m, 100m hurdles [women], 110m hurdles [men], 400m hurdles, long jump and 4x100, 4x400 and sprint medley relays.

 

Jamaica, led by the world-record 100m and 200m feats of Bolt, dominated the sprints at the 2008 Beijing Olympics a year after the US  produced the top sprinters at the 2007 World Championships.

 

Logan said: "We will be working with the Jamaican federation, our athletes and other stakeholders over the next 12-plus months to put together a top-tier event."

 

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