Michael Johnson's new Grand Slam Track league to start in Jamaica
1 day ago · Johnson's competition will feature four annual events and has a total of $12.6 million (11.8m euros) in prize money across the events. "We are thrilled to be bringing Grand Slam Track to Kingston," said four-time Olympic gold medallist Johnson, 57, the league's founder and Commissioner. "Jamaica has such a strong history in this sport.
Michael Johnson Grand Slam Track tour will make Miami stop
1 day ago · Johnson was in Miami on Tuesday to announce that the Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar will be the venue for the second event on the tour on May 2-4. Kingston, Jamaica, will host the opening Grand ...
Michael JOHNSON - Olympics.com
Michael Johnson is widely regarded as one of the greatest sprinters of all time. In the 1990s, the four-time Olympic gold medallist dominated the 200m and 400m, going an incredible seven years undefeated in the latter. Born in the Texan city of Dallas on 13 September 1967, Michael Duane Adalbert Adam Johnson was the youngest of five siblings.
Michael Johnson highlights why he chose Jamaica as the host for …
1 day ago · Michael Johnson on the motivation behind Grand Slam Track. Since his retirement, Michael Johnson has been a vocal advocate for track and field athletes, highlighting the need for better compensation.
Michael Johnson (sprinter) - Wikipedia
Michael Duane Johnson (born September 13, 1967) is an American retired sprinter who became Olympic Champion four times, and World Champion eight times in the span of his career. [2] He held the world and Olympic records in the 200 m and 400 …
Where is Olympic Sprinter Michael Johnson Now? | NBC Insider
Mar 11, 2024 · Be sure to tune in to the 2024 Olympics in Paris, streaming on Peacock and NBC this July. Learn more about Track and Field star Michael Johnson's life after the Olympics.
Michael Johnson Reflects on the Tough Journey to His Historic …
Aug 27, 2024 · Michael Johnson Reflects on the Tough Journey to His Historic 400M World Record. On a sweltering August evening in Seville, Spain, in 1999, Michael Johnson shattered his world record in the 400-meter sprint. His time of 43.18 seconds stood unmatched for …
Sprint great Michael Johnson launching 'Grand Slam Track' …
Jun 18, 2024 · Sprinting great Michael Johnson is launching a track league that looks to assemble nearly 100 of the sport’s top performers four times a year to compete for $12.6 million in prize money over its first season.
Legendary Sprinter Michael Johnson Is Starting a New Track League
Feb 29, 2024 · Olympic Legend Michael Johnson Is Launching a New Fan-Focused Track League. “The track has been such a big part of my life, and I’m in a position to help this sport get back to where it should...
Michael Johnson, Winners Alliance to Create Fan-Focused Track ... - Variety
Feb 27, 2024 · Olympic champion Michael Johnson is determined to revive his beloved track and field, which for decades has only managed to capture the U.S. public’s attention during the Olympics.