Purists might grumble about Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track league, but fans will still watch
As CBC Sports senior contributor Morgan Campbell writes, the dilemma the upstart track endeavour faces will be to create a product that will attract casual fans without alienating the long-suffering hardcores.
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![Four-time Olympic gold medallist Michael Johnson, seen above, from the United States, launched the Grand Slam of Track league, which was announced on Tuesday. Nearly 100 sprinters will compete for a total of $12.6 million US in prize money over its first season. A man and woman are dressed in formal attire during an award ceremony.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7240720.1718982606!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/new-track-league-athletics.jpg)
As CBC Sports senior contributor Morgan Campbell writes, the dilemma the upstart track endeavour faces will be to create a product that will attract casual fans without alienating the long-suffering hardcores.