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The eight-time world champion explained why the 2024 track and field season has shaped the world of sports and how he will capitalise on that going into next season.
American sprint legend Michael Johnson has explained why the 2024 track and field season was the highlight of the sport.
The four-time Olympic champion noted that the Paris Olympic Games, the emergence of different personalities on the track and the SPRINT Netflix docuseries have contributed to making track and field interesting. He added that rivalries being renewed in different meetings was also a sight to marvel at.
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12:30 - 22.09.2024
American sprint legend on why the men's 200m 'could be more competitive' in upcoming seasons
The four-time Olympic champion explained why the men's 200m is going to be extremely competitive in the next years.
Johnson singled out Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr at the Olympic Games and saw the emergence of a new Olympic champion Cole Hocker. He also pointed out the rivalry between Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Femke Bol and how Anna Cockrell claimed a silver medal at the Paris Olympic Games.
The American legend was also in awe of Quincy Hall and Quincy Wilson and the record-breaking seasons for Faith Kipyegon and Mondo Duplantis. He noted that it was amazing watching Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson despite their mixed seasons and was in awe of Letsile Tebogo and Julien Alfred, the rising stars.
Following the impressive season, the former 200m world record holder was quick to note that his track league, Grand Slam Track, will be out to capitalize on that.
“2024 Track & Field season was one of the best ever for the sport. Due to combination of:✅Olympics put major focus on the sport, ✅Dynamic personalities brought new fans and mainstream attention, ✅SPRINT on Netflix helped casual fans discover and engage with the sport and ✅Thrilling races,” Johnson shared.
“💥1500. Josh vs Jakob = Cole! 💥400h. Syd vs Femke=another Syd WR & Anna Cockrell!💥400 Quincy’s (both of them!)💥Faith & Mondo - record machines!💥100. Noah & Sha’Carri - love or hate, win or loss, people watched! 💥Sprints - Letsile & Julien - new, young stars! And we ARE prepared to capitalize on that interest. @GrandSlamTrack coming Spring 2025,” he added.
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19:26 - 16.09.2024
'Cheetah! Yeah' – American sprint legend reveals wish for Tyreek Hill to join Grand Slam Track after Noah Lyles controversy
Tyreek Hill's challenge to Noah Lyles sparks excitement as a new track league invites Hill to compete in its debut.
At the moment, Johnson has already signed several athletes including Fred Kerley, Kenny Bednarek, Josh Kerr and Yared Nuguse. Melissa Jefferson and Sydney Mclaughlin-Levrone are the only female athletes who have signed with the track league.
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