Michael Johnson, a legendary athlete, has founded Grand Slam Track to address the issues of visibility and sustainability faced by track and field athletes. Despite producing incredible stars and events, the sport’s recognition fades outside the Olympic Games. Johnson reflects on his career, where generating awareness was challenging. He emphasizes the necessity for regular exposure and adequate financial rewards for athletes, lamenting the financial struggles many face. His initiative aspires to restructure how track and field showcases athletes, ensuring they receive continuous support rather than intermittent fame.
I spent a better part of my career dominating my events, being the fastest in the world, and having to explain to people that I was still racing.
When you have a situation where the athletes are suffering and the fans are suffering and you can fix it you should fix it.
We have athletes... who literally are taking on jobs at Walmart and suffering financially.
It wasn't a question of talent but of structure.
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