What to watch this weekend in Olympic sports
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New Grand Slam circuit offers track nerds plenty to debate early in season
Putting Sydney McLaughlin in the final race of the final day of the inaugural Grand Slam Track event was a simple choice for organizers.
What you need to know about (and how to watch) Grand Slam Track
Some of the world's best track athletes compete in a new professional league that makes its debut this week.
Johnson hopes to bring 'Formula 1 of racing' with Grand Slam Track
Four-times Olympic gold medallist Michael Johnson believes his Grand Slam Track can be the "Formula One of athlete racing," as the novel circuit that puts rivalries at the forefront kicks off in Kingston, Jamaica, from Friday.
I’m recovering fast, Brume tells athletics fans
Amusan, Ofili, Others Miss Track Grand Slam Olympics bronze medallist, Ese Brume, says she is recovering fast from the recent ‘horrible’ car crash in the United States. Brume, who won Nigeria’s long jump bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, narrowly survived the crash in which the car she was travelling with her friend, a Briton, was squeezed after it was hit from behind by an SUV.
Coe welcomes Grand Slam Track, cautions over Gout expectations
LONDON : World Athletics President Sebastian Coe says his sport enjoyed a stellar 2024 and is on an upward curve in terms of performance and investment, but he also had a word of warning about the latest athlete to carry the mantle of "the new Usain Bolt".
Coe welcomes new track start-ups amid push for innovation
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said he welcomed a number of innovative new track start-ups shaking up the sport's status quo, as athletics moves to draw in more eyeballs after another successful Olympics.
Maidstone United 1 St Albans City 1 match report: Antony Papadopoulos’ opener cancelled out by Ken Charles as National League South clash ends in a draw
Returning striker Matt Rush had two goals ruled out as Maidstone were held by struggling St Albans.