In Conversation with Melissa Jefferson-Wooden: The Olympic Gold Medalist who Leads the Grand Slam Track
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden has reached the pinnacle of athletics. But as the Olympian tells Defiance, she’s desperate to add Grand Slam Track success to her impressive CV.
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The Underdog Story Of FC United of Manchester: A Club Born Through Protest
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Grand Slam Track
Grand Slam Track: Where to Watch it, What the Rules are, who’s Competing, and More
The inaugural Grand Slam Track is well underway, as some of the biggest names in athletics battle it out to be crowned ‘Racer of the Year.’ We’ve run you through all you need to know, keeping you up to speed with the new competition and how it works.
Countdown to the Start of Grand Slam Track Los Angeles
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In Conversation with Dylan Beard: The Grand Slam Track Winner who Works at Walmart
Dylan Beard has won $65,000 over two weekends at the Grand Slam Track, but
as the American tells Defiance, it hasn’t been all fame and riches for the athlete.
Grand Slam Track Returns: Bednarek, Hughes, Coleman and More Set for Sprint Showdown
The Grand Slam Track returns this weekend in Philadelphia. There is a lot of excitement around the event,
Track’s New Gold Rush: How Grand Slam Track Is Making Underdogs Rich
$12.6m Grand Slam Track prize money is already changing athletes’ lives. With Grand Slam Track’s generous prize money distribution, one big performance can catapult an unsuspecting underdog into stardom and a fortune. Here’s our breakdown of the financial gains available and who has profited so far.
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