UK Athletics turns down Grand Slam Track involvement over financial concerns - Athletics

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 Johnsons $30m (23.5m) new Grand Slam Track competition because it fears it is too much of a financial risk. Birminghams 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.