Track and field icon Michael Johnson has opened up for the first time about the financial turmoil that forced his ambitious new league, Grand Slam Track (GST), to slam the …
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Alexis Ohanian Criticizes Grand Slam Track Payment Failure
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe world of track and field was left stunned last month when the Grand Slam Track (GST) abruptly pulled the plug on its highly anticipated Los Angeles meet. The cancellation …
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“One meet at a time,”-Melissa Jefferson Sends Powerful Message after First Diamond League Win
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooMelissa Jefferson-Wooden delivered another sensational performance at the Nike Prefontaine Classic on July 5, claiming her first-ever Diamond League title in a women’s 100m showdown. Coming into Eugene on the …
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Matthew Hudson-Smith: How the Prefontaine Classic Transformed His Career
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooMatthew Hudson-Smith will line up for the men’s 400 metres at the 2025 Prefontaine Classic with more than just another Diamond League victory in mind. For the British sprint star, …
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Jamaican Olympians Celebrated in Emotional Night of Tribute and Reflection
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooIt was an evening of pride, history, and heartfelt emotion as Jamaican Olympians were honoured during a moving tribute held at the Alhambra Inn in Kingston on Monday, June 30. …
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Coach Rob: Why Kenny Bednarek Is Poised to Dethrone Noah Lyles
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAmerican sprint star Kenny Bednarek, known as “Kung Fu Kenny,” has long been regarded as one of the most talented sprinters on the circuit. But with the 2025 World Championships …
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How Grand Slam Track Cancellation Could Erode Athletes’ Trust in Michael Johnson
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJust months into its highly publicized debut season, Grand Slam Track, the much-hyped brainchild of Olympic legend Michael Johnson, abruptly canceled its marquee Los Angeles meet. The LA season finale …
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Jilted Fred Kerley Tears Into Grand Slam Track With One Word Tweet After Premature End
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSidelined Fred Kerley fired off a scathing one-word tweet after the shock cancellation of the LA Grand Slam Track meet. On Friday, June 12, when Olympic champion and Grand Slam …
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Michael Johnson Confirms LA Grand Slam Track Series Postponed to 2026
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic champion and league director Michael Johnson announced on Friday, June 12, 2025, the cancellation of the much-anticipated Los Angeles Grand Slam Track meet, originally set for June 28–29 at …
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Why Kishane Thompson Must Step Up With Simbine on Fire and Anthony Rising
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooLast summer in Paris, Kishane Thompson came within a whisker of making history. The young Jamaican sprinter was a mere 0.005 seconds away from claiming Olympic gold in one of …
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Coach Rob Casts Doubt on Shericka Jackson’s Title Contender Status
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooShericka Jackson may have notched a season’s best over the weekend, but instead of fanfare and applause, her performance at the Racers Grand Prix in Kingston has triggered a storm …
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Why Grant Fisher Missed Philadelphia Grand Slam
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAmerican star Grant Fisher, known for his mastery of the grueling 5000m and 10000m, has earned a reputation through medals. Fresh off a historic double podium in Paris, where Fisher …
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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden clocks world-leading time to win women’s 100m at GST Philadelphia
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooMelissa Jefferson-Wooden sent a thunderous message to the sprinting world on Sunday, blazing to a world-leading 10.73 seconds in the women’s 100m at the Grand Slam Track (GST) meeting in Philadelphia. The Olympic …
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How Fred Kerley Plans to Obliterate Usain Bolt’s Record in Tokyo 2025
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooIf you thought 2025 was going to be Fred Kerley’s quiet comeback year, think again. The American sprint star, who stole headlines by clinching the 100-meter gold at the 2022 …
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Gabby Thomas: How Personal Life and Routines Fuel Athletic Success
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAs the World Athletics Championships approach, elite sprinters like Gabby Thomas are in the thick of training, where every second on the track counts. For American track star Gabby Thomas, this season isn’t just about …
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Why the Grand Slam Track League Needs Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone More Active on Social Media
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooWhen Michael Johnson announced Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone as the first athlete signed to his bold new Grand Slam Track League in 2025, it felt like a power move. Since then, Sydney …
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‘Nothing Has Been Finalised’-Jamaica Officials Yet to Confirm Michael Johnson’s $50000 Donnation
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooTrack legend Michael Johnson recently announced a $50,000 donation of new track equipment for each Grand Slam Track location, including Kingston, Jamaica. Jamaican officials, however, clarified that they have not …
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Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track criticized as ‘Grand Flop’ by Ex-Diamond League Director
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe launch of Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track was held Kingston, Jamaica, from April 4-6, 2025. However, it has sparked fierce backlash, with critics calling it a “grand flop” and …
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Fans Indicate their Expecations at Grand Slam Track
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuFans have taken to online to indicate their expectations at Grand Slam Track. The much-awaited event seems to draw different views from fans, with some coming up with their guidelines …