Grand Slam Track Axes LA Finale Over Costs

Grand Slam Track cancelled its Los Angeles meet on June 12 as the organisers brought the debut season of the novel athletics circuit to an abrupt end after three events.

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NEW YORK - Grand Slam Track cancelled its Los Angeles meet on June 12 as the organisers brought the debut season of the novel athletics circuit to an abrupt end after three events.

The Michael Johnson-fronted track series lured top talent with super-sized prize money but saw poor attendance at its kick-off meeting in Kingston, Jamaica, and later cut its third meet in Philadelphia from three to two days.

"The decision to conclude the inaugural Grand Slam Track season is not taken lightly, but one rooted in a belief that we have successfully achieved the objectives we set out to in this pilot season," Johnson said in a statement.

"As we've said all along, we were going to have learnings, make adjustments and continue to improve. Sometimes we have to make moves that aren't comfortable, but what's most important is the future and sustainability of the league.

"The global economic landscape has shifted dramatically in the past year, and this business decision has been made to ensure our long-term stability..."