Track and field is going through a major string of bad luck right now!
A few unforeseen situations cropped up this week, causing the sport to suffer back-to-back blows. It’s odd that till a few weeks back, everything looked good. The biggest track names like Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce were making their comebacks. The Grand Slam Track legs were providing unbeatable track action. Also, Alexis Ohanian had announced the comeback of Athlos NYC in a new format in 2026. So what happened suddenly in a week that shifted the focus away from all this and shook the sport to its core?
It all started with the collapse of Michael Johnson’s track project, the Grand Slam Track. Yes, Noah Lyles’ apprehensions surprisingly proved true when Grand Slam Track’s final event in Los Angeles was called off. Reason? Economic issues! With a heavy heart, Johnson announced, “Sometimes we have to make moves that aren’t comfortable, but what’s most important is the future and sustainability of the league.” While he promised that the league is on the lookout for new investors and shall be back in 2026, for track and field fans, this was a gut punch because their chance to watch Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Kenny Bednarek, Gabby Thomas, and others was now gone!
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