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Following the conclusion of the first leg of Grand Slam Track in Kingston, Michael Johnson believes there's more needed to be done for the rest of the season and has sought for online help.
Grand Slam Track boss Michael Johnson has resolved to seek public opinion on how to improve his money-making meet better following the conclusion of the first leg in Kingston.
The Kingston Slam has generally received positive feedback from track fans and participating athletes for the initiative, especially the monetary rewards. However, some negative aspects include the low turnout of spectators at the stadium, poor media and broadcast coverage, and a level of excitement that has not met expectations.
Following the various online reactions, Johnson has deemed it fit to ask for public opinion on how things can be improved for the rest of the season.
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12:26 - 07.04.2025
'This is exactly what we athletes need' - Fred Kerley praises successful Grand Slam Track debut in Kingston
Grand Slam Track racer Fred Kerley was left in awe after the successful outing of Michael Johnson's new money-making league for athletes.
"What can we do over the season to make @GrandSlamTrack better?," tweeted the four-time Olympic champion on his X page.
His honest question has garnered several responses, with a notable name in award-winning Dutch coach Laurent Meuwly, who trains famous 400mH/400m queen Femke Bol.
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"- Reduce dead time between events
- More solid bibs
- Marketing with the goal to get more audience (not sure they are caring about the prize money, only the athletes do)
- Stop speaking about the amount of money you give to the athletes. Everyone understood by now.
- Try to assure having always 8 athletes starting an event.
- More storytelling, behind the scenes, crowd engagement."
Another X user wrote: "The competition and the commentary was very solid! An area for improvement is there was a little too much dead time on the broadcast. It almost felt like the livestream froze at times. If there's anyway to tighten that up, that would be awesome.
"Love what you’re doing Pace of action is the biggest issue. Without field events, starts need to be much tighter. Too much dead air. 2+ hours 3 days in a row is a lot."
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14:02 - 06.04.2025
Grand Slam Track Champions: How Gabby Thomas, Bednarek, Welteji, and Hudson-Smith became $100,000 richer in Kingston
Breakdown of performances and points of first four Grand Slam champions crowned in Kingston.
"Even as a super track fan, 2 days would be preferred. In stadium energy needs a boost. Pull out all stops to fill stands. Think about some visual effects—lights/pyro/other Some production quality issues. Focus on delivering the best shots—eye level with the lead runners. Drone footage was low quality. Audio mix was off at times, where horns crowded out the call," another user commented.
The Grand Slam Track in Kingston saw 12 champions crowned with each earning the massive sum of $100,000. The top stars with the best performances include: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone in the women's long sprint hurdles, Kenny Bednnarek in the men's short sprints, Alison Dos Santos in the men's long sprint hurdles, and Melissa Jefferson in the women's short sprints.
While Bahrain's Salwa Eid Naser produced the highlight performance of the meet after her jaw-dropping run of 48.67s to win the women's 400m event.
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