The SoLa Foundation’s Post

Four #Olympic gold medals. Eight World Championship gold medals. Former world record holder. One of the GOATS of Track & Field. "The Man With the Golden Shoes." Please welcome the newest addition to the “In My Dream Backyard” symposium lineup: Michael Johnson.    Among our many distinguished panelists, we are pleased to announce Olympian Michael Johnson and CEO of Grand Slam Track, an exciting new platform for track & field.  Beyond his long list of athletic accomplishments, Michael Johnson has also excelled as a television commentator, an entrepreneur and an advisor to many high-performance professionals. Following his legendary track career, Johnson has embodied the principles of “high performance” across multiple disciplines, extending far beyond track & field. Featured as the flagbearer of the 2028 LA Olympics (#LA2028) at the closing ceremony of the #2024ParisOlympics, Johnson will join us to share his perspective on what the Olympics may mean for #LosAngeles and how it might catalyze opportunities for LA’s diverse communities. Note: The event is almost sold out and ticket sales will end on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 5pm PT. Tickets can be purchased here: https://lnkd.in/gy8ne3FK (Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate “day-of” registrations). Special thanks to our sponsors:  Kaiser Permanente, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, California Community Foundation, JPMorganChase, PNC, AltaMed Health Services, Wells Fargo, Capricorn Investment Group, & Housing on Merit (HOM).