- Michael Johnson is to return a $500,000 payment he allegedly received just before Grand Slam Track (GST) filed for bankruptcy, as part of a new deal with the league's creditors.
- A US court filing claimed Johnson took the $500,000 eight days before GST's bankruptcy, while athletes were still owed millions, though GST called this claim "unfounded and false".
- Johnson and Winners Alliance have agreed to fund the $500,000 to ensure creditors receive a greater distribution and to aid the league's reorganisation efforts.
- Johnson's spokesperson stated the payment was a partial reimbursement of over $2m in expenses he advanced for athletes' benefit.
- The inaugural GST season ended after three events due to a lack of funds and a key sponsor pulling out, leaving athletes like Josh Kerr owed significant sums, and Johnson will not work on BBC Sport's athletics coverage this year to focus on GST.
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Michael Johnson to give back alleged $500,000 ‘secret’ payment from Grand Slam Track
