When Michael Johnson launched his Grand Slam Track project, he sparked backlash by saying, “ I am going to save what I think I can save. I think I can save track, I don’t think I can save track and field.” He emphasized that while the two belong together at world championships, only track made sense for a pro league. And Olympic long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall bristled at the comment, posting on Instagram, “ My sport doesn’t need saving at all… it’s track and field for a reason.” She accused Johnson of cutting the sport in half, while her husband, Hunter Woodhall, added that it was thriving without his intervention. Now, they are back at it again.

“I mean, I think it was pathetic. I think it was silly that you tried to excel an event or a sport to see your own success, which faile

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