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Track legend Michael Johnson satisfied after opening Grand Slam series event • Apr. 7, 2025, 8:09 AM ET (Straits Times)
With some athletes ‘suffering financially,’ Michael Johnson hopes his new league can bring value to track and field • Apr. 3, 2025, 11:16 PM ET (CNN)
Ex-Olympic champ Michael Johnson hopes to bring ‘F1 of athletics’ with Grand Slam Track • Apr. 1, 2025, 5:09 AM ET (Straits Times)

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Also Known As Michael Duane Johnson
Born September 13, 1967 (age 57) • Dallas • Texas
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