Michael Johnson explains why he cancelled Grand Slam Track meet in LA
Michael Johnson speaks out on Grand Slam Track’s future amid meet cancellation
- Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track is cancelling its fourth and final meet of the inaugural season in Los Angeles to avoid major financial losses.
- The economics of the LA event and Grand Slam Track’s deal with UCLA had become financially unviable, leading to the decision to cancel.
- New investors are expected to be announced next week, and organisers believe making the best short-term financial decision is key to the project's long-term outlook.
- The Los Angeles leg will not be replaced, but organisers are confident that Grand Slam Track will continue in 2026, with LA likely to be on the circuit.
- Ticket sales have been slow, and sponsorship and broadcast revenues have not met expectations, with the cancellation saving organisers around £2.2m in prize money and travel expenses.