Grand Slam Track warned to repay debts before potential 2026 return

The Association of Athletics Managers “warned” Grand Slam Track that it “must fully reimburse all athletes and vendors if it wishes to return for another season,” according to Adam Crafton of THE ATHLETIC. The organization, which reps over 80% of athletes who won medals at the most recent Olympics and World Championships, said that it was “told in a recent meeting that GST were planning for 2026 events.” But the AAM said to do so without settling the 2025 debts “undermines trust across the entire ecosystem and sets a dangerous precedent for athletes, vendors, and future partners alike.” Crafton noted after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, GST last month “submitted a more extensive record of its assets and liabilities,” which revealed total debts of $40.68M compared to $831,385 in assets. GST’s 2025 debut season was “cut short before the fourth and final meet” in L.A. amid a “shortage of cash and investment.” At this stage, only 50% of “all money owed to athletes has been paid” (THE ATHLETIC, 1/30).