Athletes from bankrupt track league have now been paid - Johnson

Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson has spoken publicly for the first time following the bankruptcy of the Grand Slam Track league. During his remarks, Johnson clarified the details surrounding financial compensation, confirming that participating athletes have now been paid.

The announcement addresses the immediate fallout from the track league's financial collapse, which had raised concerns among competitors regarding unpaid wages. Johnson also addressed the specifics of payments made to himself amid the organization's bankruptcy proceedings.