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Coe Supports Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track Series as an Asset to Athletics

Posted : 05 December 2024

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe expressed support for Michael Johnson’s new four-meet Grand Slam Track series, emphasizing that he hopes it will contribute to the sport’s growth and prestige.

 

Johnson, the former Olympic sprint champion, will launch his Grand Slam next year, featuring four three-day events in Kingston, Jamaica, Miami, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. The series is seen as a potential rival to the established Diamond League circuit, which has long been the dominant platform for elite athletics outside of major championships.

 

The launch of Johnson’s series comes as athletics faces the challenge of maintaining visibility outside of the Olympic Games and World Championships. Coe, who recently unveiled the Ultimate Championship team event by World Athletics, noted that the Ultimate Championship would be an annual fixture, starting with its inaugural event in September 2026 in Budapest.

 

Unlike the Grand Slam, this event will also include field events and be held after the Diamond League finals, fulfilling World Athletics' goal of organizing a global championship each year.

 

Coe welcomed innovation and new investments in athletics, highlighting the importance of collaboration over competition. He emphasized that the creation of multiple events and series, including the Grand Slam, reflects the growing appeal of the sport.

 

While the new Grand Slam series is considered a challenge to the Diamond League, Coe made it clear that he did not see it as a threat. Instead, he expressed a positive outlook, suggesting that competition could drive further progress in the sport.

 

With both World Athletics and Johnson’s Grand Slam aiming to elevate athletics, Coe wished the Grand Slam success, acknowledging that there is room for various events to coexist. He stressed the importance of communication and calendar coordination to avoid conflicts, ensuring that all initiatives can contribute to the continued development of athletics.

 

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