SPU alum Turner Wiley runs 7th fastest marathon by an American this year in Arizona... paulmerca.blogspot.com/2025/12/spu-... #MarathonProject #GrandSlamTrack
The track & field world just witnessed a masterclass in how to (and how NOT to) launch a new league.
Athlos 2025: Athletes paid within MINUTES
Grand Slam Track: Athletes still waiting 4+ months for $11M
Here's what happened and why it matters.
#TrackAndField #Athlos2025 #GrandSlamTrack
What this means for track & field:
✅ Proof of concept: Fans showed up, athletes delivered
✅ Media partnerships secured (CW, NBC/Peacock)
❌ Financial model is unsustainable
❌ Trust severely damaged
Johnson: "No 2026 season until debts paid in full"
#TrackAndField #GST #GrandSlamTrack
Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track promised to revolutionize professional track & field with $30M in funding and $12.6M in prize money.
One year later: $19M in debt, a canceled finale, and athletes waiting months for payment.
Here's how ambition collided with reality.
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Daryll Neita says athletes still owed money from Grand Slam Track
British sprinter Daryll Neita says athletes are still waiting for payments after the Grand Slam Track series cancelled its fourth leg in June, despite a promised $12.6 million prize pool. getnews.me/daryll-neita-says-athlet... #grandslamtrack #athletics
👀 Trending oN ] 🏃♂️ Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track faces a dire situation as it struggles to pay athletes owed millions in prize money. Despite securing over $30 million in funding, key investors like Todd Boehly's Eldridge fund pulled out, leaving GST with debts exceeding $14 million. The […]
Grand Slam Track has not received expected funds and has been unable to pay the athletes who are due money from the fledgling organization, founder Michael Johnson said Friday. #GrandSlamTrack fieldlevelmedia.com/general/gran...
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Check out this quick-fire interview with Jamaica’s 100m hurdles champ Megan Tapper, as she takes questions at the Grand Slam on @jwalkerbuzz.bsky.social 🔥🎤
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Grand Slam Track still owes about $13 million to athletes who competed in events this spring. #GrandSlamTrack fieldlevelmedia.com/general/repo...
🧠💡 What I’d Do If I Was on the Marketing Team for Grand Slam Track
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@grandslamtrack.bsky.social @citiusmag.com #grandslamtrack #trackandfield
🏁 my letter to @grandslamtrack.bsky.social
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The 200 Meter Dash Just Went Crazy
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#TotalRunningProductions #GrandSlamTrack #GrandSlamPhiladelphia #KungFuKenny #KennyBednarek #200m #M200M
Kerr's victory in 1500 at @grandslamtrack.bsky.social Philly stop not enough to overcome Marco Arop... paulmerca.blogspot.com/2025/06/kerr... #grandslamtrack (photo courtesy GST)
Nozomi Tanaka, W long distance, at Grand Slam Track Philly, May 30, 2025, photo for RunBlogRun, by Bobby Hodge, #grandslamtrack, #bobbyhodge, #franklinfield, #runblogrun, @grandslamtrack.bsky.social , @runblogrun.bsky.social
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden went 10.73!!!!!!! #grandslamtrack
I hadn't been to Franklin Field since I participated in Penn Relays way back in the 90s. It was exciting to be back as a spectator and watch some of the world's best athletes. #GrandSlamTrack did not disappoint.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone finished finished fifth in the 100m hurdles. Sydney could have stayed at long hurdles, but she did not. Sydney is a once in a generation talent. This interview was filmed by Jeff Benjamin. #grandslamtrack, #sydneymclaughlinlevrone, #100mhurdles, #newbalance, #jeffbenjamin,
Ackera Nugent won the 100m hurdles in 12.44. Ackera was filmed in this interview by Jeff Benjamin, #grandslamtrack, #grandslamtrackphilly, #ackeranugent, #jeffbenjamin, #runblogrun, #runningnetwork, #jamaica, #franklinfield,
Jessica Hull ran a tough race, finished a close second in the 1,500m, in 3:58.56. Interview video by Jeff Benjamin. #jessicahull, #australia, #jeffbenjamin, #grandslamtrack, #grandslamtrackphilly, #runblogrun, #runningnetwork,
Jessica Hull ran a tough race, finished a close second in the 1,500m, in 3:58.56. Interview video by Jeff Benjamin. #jessicahull, #australia, #jeffbenjamin, #grandslamtrack, #grandslamtrackphilly, #runblogrun, #runningnetwork,
@runblogrun.bsky.social
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Nikki Hiltz ran a tough 1,500m, third at 4:00.54. Nikki interviewed by Jeff Benjamin. They are really fit and focused! #lululemon, #nikkihiltz, #1500meters, #grandslamtrack, #grandslamtrackphilly, #jeffbenjamin, #runblogrun, #runningnetwork,
Georgia Hunter Bell, Olympic bronze, took 4th in 1,500m in Philly in 4:00.85. Interviewed by Jeff Benjamin, #grandslamtrack, #grandslamtrackphilly, #georgiabellhunter, #1500meters, #jeffbenjamin, #britishathletics, #europeanathletics, #jeffbenjamin, #runblogrun, #runningnetwork,
Jereem Richards placed second in 400 meters. Jereem Richards is interviewed by Jeff Benjamin. #400meters, #grandslamtrack, #grandslamtrackphilly, #jereemrichards, #adidasrunning, #lancebrauman, #jeffbenjamin, #runblogrun, #runningnetwork,
Elise Cranny being interviewed after 3,000m by Jeff Benjamin, #elisecranny, #nike, #jeffbenjamin, #grandslamtrack, #grandslamtrackphilly, #runblogrun,
In a one race showdown, Agnes Jebet Ngetich won the 3,000m with a 61 second last lap, in 8:43.61! Agnes was videotaped by Jeff Benjamin for RunBlogRun in Philly on day 1. #grandslamtrack, #grandslamtrackphilly, #jeffbenjamin, #runblogrun, #agnesjebetngetich, #adidasrunning, #spencernel,
From Jackson Frank, special correspondent for #runblogrun, on @grandslamtrack! “There was a group of about ~20 people wearing football jerseys with “Nuguse 15” on the back and geese lining the arm sleeves !”
#jacksonfrank, #franklinfield, #grandslamtrackphilly, #grandslamtrack,
Melissa Jefferson Wooden wins furlong against Gabby Thomas in 21.99, another meet record! Video by Jeff Benjamin, #grandslamtrack, #grandslamtrackphilly, #melissajeffersonwooden, #jeffbenjamin, #nikerunning, #runblogrun,
From Jackson Frank, special correspondent for #runblogrun, on Grand Slam Track ! “Two biggest things that stood out watching from the stands was just how eager athletes were to engage with the fans.”
#jacksonfrank, #franklinfield, #grandslamtrackphilly, #grandslamtrack,
Kenny Bednarek wins furlong in 19.95 Franklin record, interview of Kenny by Jeff Benjamin, #jeffbenjamin, #kennybednarek, #franklinfield, #grandslamtrackphilly, #grandslamtrack, #nikerunning