There will be a notable absence during the BBC‘s athletics coverage this year following their decision to omit one pundit.
Olympic legend Michael Johnson has been a mainstay of the BBC’s team since 2001 but will not cover the sport for them for a second year running.
The 58-year-old has not worked for the broadcaster since the conclusion of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
After that, the four-time Olympic champion began to focus on his work with the Grand Slam Track league (GST) which has since encountered a myriad of issues.
The Johnson-backed project filed for bankruptcy in December 2025, owing six-figure debts to a number of leading tracks stars, including British runners Josh Kerr, Matt Hudson-Smith and Daryll Neita as well as 400m hurdles…