When Michael Johnson came up with Grand Slam Track, it was meant to revolutionize track and field. A new kind of league in which the fastest runners would be able to run for money all year round, earn a good livelihood, and receive the exposure they desired. The fans were stamping their feet, the sponsors were lining up, and other athletes such as Gabby Thomas, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Kenny Bednarek, and Masai Russell were hoping that the future of track and field would be better. However, in mid-2025, the great dream started to fall apart.

Almost $19 million of the outstanding dues are owed to athletes, vendors, and staff. Money lost in prizes, appearance money was withheld, and trust in the league had to go. Today, just before the end of the year, GST posted new alarming news tha

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