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March 13, 2026 | Edition #452 |
Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track had been making headlines for the wrong reasons. But this time, three athletes have stepped up to back the league. Meanwhile, ahead of an important match, some players will not be able to travel to the United States.
AROUND THE RINGS

TODAY’S POLL
As you read above, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek are continuing to push for the return of Grand Slam Track, despite the criticism from several athletes. So, tell us,
Do You Think Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Others Are Right in Their Call to Revive Grand Slam Track? |

WORLD RECORD MOMENT
After breaking his own world record four times in 2025, Mondo Duplantis is back to pole vaulting. It is only March, but the pole vault star has taken to the runway and once again delivered an incredible record.

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