On June 12, Michael Johnson abruptly announced the premature end of the inaugural Grand Slam Track (GST) season, scrapping its much-anticipated Los Angeles finale. The news blindsided athletes and fans …
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Noah Lyles, once confidently declaring himself the future 100m world record holder, finds himself slipping further down the conversation of all-time sprinting greats. Fast forward to mid-2025, and that goal …
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Michael Johnson: Why Grand Slam Track Can Succeed Without Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooGrand Slam Track’s inaugural season came to an unexpected halt before it could reach its final stop in Los Angeles. But in a report by Chase Athletics, league CEO Michael …
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Michael Johnson Responds to Noah Lyles’ Controversial Statements on Grand Slam Track
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooTrack and field legend Michael Johnson has fired back at Noah Lyles following the sprinter’s pointed criticism of the recently defunct Grand Slam Track (GST) league. What began as a …
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Kenny Bednarek: GST Gave Me Something I’ve Never Experienced in This Sport
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaAmerican sprint star Kenny Bednarek has heaped praise on the Grand Slam Track (GST) series after a standout season that saw him crowned Racer of the Year, setting a personal …
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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Defends Grand Slam Track Leadership Despite Its Collapse
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAfter dominating the Grand Slam Track (GST) circuit, the 24-year-old sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden stood on the brink of a career-defining moment, only for the season’s final meet in Los Angeles …
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Noah Lyles: Why Track and Field Deserves More Support
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooIn recent years, track and field has found itself at a crossroads. While its rich Olympic history and celebrated athletes continue to draw admiration, the sport’s financial sustainability, visibility, and …
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Michael Johnson: Why Grand Slam Track Fits the Social Media Era
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaMichael Johnson, the founder of Grand Slam Track and a four-time Olympic champion, has revealed why he believes track and field is uniquely positioned to thrive in today’s fast-paced digital …
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Usain Bolt: 3 Dream Matchups That Never Happened
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSprint legend Usain Bolt has revealed three iconic athletes he wishes he’d faced on the track but never got the chance during his glittering career, including South Africa’s 400m world …
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Michael Johnson Confident of Grand Slam Success Despite Major Challenges
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooIn the wake of a turbulent inaugural season for Grand Slam Track (GST), capped by the cancellation of its much-anticipated Los Angeles finale, the sprinting legend Michael Johnson is refusing …
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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 Michael Johnson’s League Is Struggling to Grow
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooWhen Michael Johnson announced the launch of the Grand Slam Track series in 2025, it felt like a long-overdue revival for elite track and field. The Olympic legend was positively …
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Noah Lyles Rejects Grand Slam Track Offer Citing Poor Marketing
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuWorld and Olympic sprint champion Noah Lyles has once again sparked intense debate in the track and field community. The outspoken Noah publicly rejected an offer to join Michael Johnson’s …
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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone: Why Triumph in the 100m Hurdles Could Transform Her Athletic Journey
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooReigning queen of the 400m hurdles Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has dazzled audiences with her record-breaking performances, earning four Olympic gold medals and consistently dominating the women’s long hurdles scene. Yet, as …
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Michael Johnson: How Track Athletes Are Finally Getting the Respect They Deserve from Grand Slam
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFor years, track and field athletes have dazzled global audiences with extraordinary performances, but when it came to financial rewards, they lagged far behind their counterparts in other professional sports. …
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Why Tara Davis-Woodhall Joined Alexis Ohanian’s Athlos After Being Left Out by Michael Johnson
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooIf you follow track and field, Tara Davis-Woodhall needs no introduction. She’s the queen of the long jump, an Olympian, NCAA champion, U.S. champ, and an athlete who always brings …
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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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Why fans are contemplating snubbing Grand Slam Track Event in Philadelphia
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Grand Slam Track debut season has been a rollercoaster, full of hype, but also plagued by setbacks. While anticipation builds for the third meet in Philadelphia on May 31 and June …
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Justin Gatlin: Why World Athletics Should Organize a Last-Chance Meet for Teams Affected by Visa Issues
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooA week after the dust settled on the chaos of the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, the aftershocks are still rippling through the global athletics community. What was meant to …
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Kenny Bednarek: Why elite sprinters earn less than NFL backups
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooTwo-time Olympic silver medalist Kenny Bednarek has pulled the curtain back on the financial realities of track and field, raising tough questions about how elite athletes are valued. In 2025, …
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Michael Johnson rejigs Grand Slam format after fan feedback
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Grand Slam Track series has delivered electric moments on the track since its debut, from Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s blistering 52.76 in the 400m hurdles to Danielle Williams’ $100,000 win for …