GST athletes say they have not received promised payments from Johnson

Athletes involved with the Grand Slam Track (GST) events have publicly denied claims made by founder Michael Johnson that all payments to them have been made. Reports indicate that despite Johnson stating athletes were paid after financial issues, many are still awaiting thousands of pounds owed to them. The GST, launched in 2025, faced bankruptcy last December following the cancellation of its final event in Los Angeles. Johnson acknowledged using his credit card to cover costs during the financial troubles but claimed not to have misled anyone. A third party reportedly holds around $11 million due to creditors, including the athletes, with no clear timeline for payment.

• 5:02 PMYahoo Sports — GST athletes deny Johnson claim they have been paid
• 4:59 PMBBC Sport — Grand Slam Track athletes deny Johnson claim they have been paid