UK Athletics turns down Grand Slam Track involvement over financial concerns

UKA chief executive says cost would be too high Focus is on bid to host World Championships UK Athletics has rejected the chance to be involved in Michael Johnson's $30m (£23.5m) new Grand Slam Track competition because it fears it is too much of a financial risk. Birmingham's Alexander Stadium and the London Stadium were rumoured to be among candidates to host one of the four events, which launches in Jamaica in April 2025. Los Angeles will be involved along with Miami, with the final venue to...