How a $30M Track League COULD Have Changed The Sport

Grand Slam Track went from a $30 million venture backed by legend Michael Johnson to over $40 million in debt within a year. But the league’s massive failure wasn't just bad luck—it was built on a flawed premise about how track and field actually works. In this video, we break down why Grand Slam flopped, why the Diamond League and World Athletics maintain their grip on the sport, and how Grand Slam could have actually saved track and field by directly challenging World Athletics instead of copying them. 📌 In this video, we cover: • Why Grand Slam Track collapsed so quickly • The hidden business model keeping World Athletics in control • How a $30M budget could have funded a rival World Championship • The massive business opportunity hidden inside track's "amateur" structure