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Athletics world watching as 'Grand Slam Track' prepares for launch

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US sprinting legend Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track series gets under way in Jamaica on Friday .

Four -time Olympic gold medallist Johnson believes the four -event circuit represents a landmark moment for track and field.

Johnson , 57 , says the format of his new circuit - which promises to create more head-to-head races between the world's best track athletes -- represents a winning formula that will bring eyeballs back to athletics outside the pinnacle of Olympic competition.

48 athletes under contract who will be present at all four competitions.

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