The final leg of Grand Slam Track, Michael Johnson’s ambitious new league, was abruptly withdrawn from the calendar. What was supposed to be the season’s climax in Los Angeles never materialized, as organizers cited shifting economic conditions. Into this atmosphere of uncertainty stepped Canadian sprint star and four-time Olympian, who did not hide his unease about where the project is heading.

The inaugural GST season launched in Kingston with modest ticket sales, followed by two additional meetings in Miami and Philadelphia. While those three events were staged, the decision to abandon the Los Angeles finale at Drake Stadium exposed the fragility of the enterprise. Johnson, as founder and commissioner, has stressed that the focus must now be on preparing for 2026, and he has indicated

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