Tag: Michael Johnson
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No guarantee Grand Slam Track will be allowed back, warns World Athletics
The warning from World Athletics World Athletics has issued a stark caution regarding the future of the Michael Johnson-led Grand Slam Track. In court filings released this week, the global governing body signaled that the league may not be permitted to return in 2026, even if it succeeds in settling its substantial debts. The statements…
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World Athletics Warns Grand Slam Track: 2026 Return Not Guaranteed Despite Debt Relief Efforts
Background: A Challenging Path for Grand Slam Track The Grand Slam Track, a league led by former Olympic sprint great Michael Johnson, is navigating a precarious financial path after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Court documents released this week lay bare a sprawling debt load and questions about the organization’s ability to return to action…
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No Guarantee Grand Slam Track Returns: World Athletics Warns
Uncertain Future for the Grand Slam Track The Michael Johnson-led Grand Slam Track faces a precarious path back to competition, as World Athletics issues a stark warning that the circuit may not be permitted to resume in 2026—even if the organization settles its substantial debts. The warning, disclosed in recently released court documents, underscores the…