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The former Olympics champion has explained why he understands Noah Lyles’ reservations towards the Grand Slam Track which is being spearheaded by US legend Michael Johnson.
American sprint legend Justin Gatlin has weighed in on why he feels Olympics 100m champion Noah Lyles is right to express reservations over Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track event.
Johnson has already lured big names to the event such as Kenny Bednarek, Fred Kerley, Gabby Thomas, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Masai Russel but he is yet to convince Lyles to join the bandwagon.
One of Lyles’ main reservations has been that Grand Slam Track is yet to unveil a broadcaster as he would like to feature in an event that is beamed around the globe and not just for the $100,000 that is on offer for winners of each discipline in the four legs.
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09:30 - 13.12.2024
Noah Lyles opens up on how depression forced him to ‘fake it to make it’ as he contemplated quitting athletics
Olympics 100m champion Noah Lyles has revealed how he fought depression, forcing him to fake it for long, with thoughts of quitting the sport running through his mind.
Gatlin agrees Lyles is right to ask the hard questions given he is the sport’s biggest star at the moment and whatever he signs up for must meet his standards.
“He knows exactly what he needs to do, and if he does something, that’s going to be televised,” Gatlin said in the latest episode of his Ready Set Go podcast.
“I feel like he thinks that having his races and him televised is going to make a difference and a change for his success,” he added.
Gatlin understands why Lyles wants to transcend beyond his sport, something the Olympics champion has been calling for, as he feels it is the only way track and field can become more popular and respected around the world.
“So, I can’t knock it. I just think that the exposure needs to be done differently for him,” he added.
“Become a person, a persona outside of track in field, and have a true crossover into a whole different realm,” added Gatlin, using the example of rap star Snoop Dogg who is still reaping the benefits of years of work even though he has not been releasing new songs.
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08:01 - 10.12.2024
Grand Slam Track: Why Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson could spell doom for Michael Johnson's inaugural league
For a revolutionary track and field event, potentially missing two of the sports biggest names in Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson could prove catastrophic.
“I mean like I don’t remember last time Snoop even put out a song,” he said.
Grand Slam Track will have four meets in 2025, starting in Kingston, Jamaica from April 4-6, then Miami (May 2-4), Philadelphia (May 30-June 1) before concluding in Los Angeles from June 27-29.
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05:30 - 12.12.2024
Grand Slam Track tickets: How much will it cost you to watch Michael Johnson's lucrative event?
Tickets for the Grand Slam Track event are already on sale and here is how much it will cost you to catch the likes of Gabby Thomas, Masai Russell, Kenny Bednarek and Co in action.
Participants will compete in short sprints (100m/200m), short hurdles (100H or 110H/100m), long sprints (200m/400m), long hurdles (400H/400m), short distance (800m/1500m), or long distance (3000m/5000m).
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