Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track Aims to Revitalize Track Racing

The new series promises high stakes and star athletes but faces financial scrutiny.

Grand Slam Track is a new series of four meets designed to elevate track racing between Olympic cycles, with events scheduled in Kingston, Miami, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles.
The initiative, led by Olympic champion Michael Johnson, offers a $12.6 million prize pool, with top performers in each event group winning $100,000.
Critics question the financial viability of the series, projecting potential losses due to high operational costs and ambitious prize offerings.
The series will be live-streamed on YouTube, aiming to increase accessibility and exposure for track and field sports.
Star athletes like Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Cole Hocker have committed to the series, adding credibility and excitement to the inaugural events.