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BBC removes Michael Johnson from World Championship coverage as athletes still owed millions

Johnson’s Grand Slam Track league is mired in a financial crisis and owes millions to some of the sport’s top stars that ...

Michael Johnson Says Grand Slam Track Missed Payments to Athletes amid Funding Issues

Track legend Michael Johnson confirmed that Grand Slam Track is "struggling with our ability to compensate" its athletes amid ...
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Olympian Michael Johnson Said He Had $30M In Funding For Grand Slam Track League, Now It Can’t Pay Its Athletes — But He’s Not Giving Up

Olympian Michael Johnson has a track and field league’s future is uncertain. As AFROTECH previously reported, in 2024, Johnson announced plans for a track and field platform to help athletes ...
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"2026 season will not happen until obligations are met" - Michael Johnson clarifies future of Grand Slam Track amid unpaid athlete dues

Track legend Michael Johnson has shared a message regarding the future of his professional track and field league, the Grand Slam Track.
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Olympic word weekly: Challenging year continues for Sha'Carri Richardson, Michael Johnson takes responsibility over Grand Slam Track's payments delay

Sha'Carri Richardson has endured a difficult few weeks, and her tough period continued as she missed out on a podium finish in the Diamond League event in Poland.