Fred Kerley Suspended, Kishane Pulls Out, Grand Slam Track Done? Shericka Question | Whats Going On?

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: citiusmag.com/articles/fred-kerley-suspended-anti-doping-violation-athletics-integrity-unit
Kishane pulls out of Diamond Leagues: nytimes.com/athletic/6560340/2025/08/18/kishane-thompson-diamond-league-withdrawal
Julien Alfred Saint Lucia Times: stluciatimes.com/172305/2025/08/alfred-rubbishes-injury-reports
Grand Slam Track statement: x.com/GrandSlamTrack/status/1956355107718643912
Michael Johnson on Ready Set Go: youtu.be/ZMFB8nb49s0
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📚Video Sources:
Fred Kerley Suspension: citiusmag.com/articles/fred-kerley-suspended-anti-doping-violation-athletics-integrity-unit
Kishane pulls out of Diamond Leagues: nytimes.com/athletic/6560340/2025/08/18/kishane-thompson-diamond-league-withdrawal
Julien Alfred Saint Lucia Times: stluciatimes.com/172305/2025/08/alfred-rubbishes-injury-reports
Grand Slam Track statement: x.com/GrandSlamTrack/status/1956355107718643912
Michael Johnson on Ready Set Go: youtu.be/ZMFB8nb49s0
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⏰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