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Grand Slam Track Faces Scrutiny Over Athlete Payments and Future Plans
Grand Slam Track (GST), the athletics competition founded with backing from Olympic legend Michael Johnson, is under pressure to address considerable debts owed to athletes and companies before moving forward with planned events. The organization filed for bankruptcy in the United States in late 2025 after its inaugural season faced financial difficulties, including the cancellation of its final event as reported by Reuters.
Outstanding Debts and Athlete Concerns
The Association of Athletics Managers (AAM), representing numerous athletes, has publicly called on GST to prioritize the repayment of over $30 million in outstanding debts to more than 150 athletes and companies. Notable athletes affected include Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who is reportedly owed $268,750