There have been various stories that have arisen in the Track & Field world over the past week. From Fred Kerley's provisional suspension, to Kishane, Shericka and Julien pulling out of Diamond League meets, to Grand Slam Track confirming the struggle to pay athletes. Let's dive in and discuss all these topics over the past week. Fred Kerley Suspension: https://citiusmag.com/articles/fred-kerley-suspended-anti-doping-violation-athletics-integrity-unit Kishane pulls out of Diamond Leagues: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6560340/2025/08/18/kishane-thompson-diamond-league-withdrawal/ Julien Alfred Saint Lucia Times: https://stluciatimes.com/172305/2025/08/alfred-rubbishes-injury-reports/ Grand Slam Track statement: https://x.com/GrandSlamTrack/status/1956355107718643912 Michael Johnson on Ready Set Go: https://youtu.be/ZMFB8nb49s0?si=guyUTOLiXTiguinQ --------------------------------------------- 🎧Want an Audio version of this episode? Check Out The Final Leg Podcast! 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/52DCy6GXDSvEyKvKQgOwZi?si=6a9a0a81ad534bd6 🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-final-leg/id1738100718 --------------------------------------------- Follow Me! Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmeroleAnderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme --------------------------------------------- Subscribe to Citius Mag YouTube: @CitiusMag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citiusmag/ Twitter: https://x.com/CitiusMag -------------------------------------------- 📚Video Sources: Fred Kerley Suspension: https://citiusmag.com/articles/fred-kerley-suspended-anti-doping-violation-athletics-integrity-unit Kishane pulls out of Diamond Leagues: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6560340/2025/08/18/kishane-thompson-diamond-league-withdrawal/ Julien Alfred Saint Lucia Times: https://stluciatimes.com/172305/2025/08/alfred-rubbishes-injury-reports/ Grand Slam Track statement: https://x.com/GrandSlamTrack/status/1956355107718643912 Michael Johnson on Ready Set Go: https://youtu.be/ZMFB8nb49s0?si=guyUTOLiXTiguinQ --------------------------------------------- ⏰Video Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:38 Fred Kerley Whereabouts Suspension 03:51 Men’s 100m All-time List 04:32 Kishane Thompson pulls out of Diamond league 07:07 Shericka pulls out of Diamond League meets with no reason 08:12 Why people may be skeptical of Stephen Francis 10:43 Julien Alfred pulls out of Diamond League meets 13:00 Rhasidat Adeleke ends 2025 Season 13:33 Grand Slam Track Issues 19:38 Athlos 21:29 Summary