Money for winning the Olympics

[AllezBlackpool]

I give up. World is fcuked

 

[Lytham_fy8]

It's 40k and virtually every professional athlete relies on grants anyway

 

[basilrobbie3]

I don't like it much, but it is probably less than some people are for winning a Diamond League event.

I'm just surprised that Coe and his ruling body think it's necessary. He should know the real value of winning an Olympic event, even if the IOC doesn't.

 

[seasideone]

I don't like it much, but it is probably less than some people are for winning a Diamond League event.

I'm just surprised that Coe and his ruling body think it's necessary. He should know the real value of winning an Olympic event, even if the IOC doesn't.

Surely it’s just part of the redistribution of TV money to Athletes where very few are financially secure?

From 2028 I think all medal classes get prize money.

 

[Bend it like Suddick]

urely it’s just part of the redistribution of TV money to Athletes where very few are financially secure

If you are potentially an Olympic Gold Medal winner, you are financially secure and if you weren't initially, you will be afterwards.

 

[seasideone]

If you are potentially an Olympic Gold Medal winner, you are financially secure and if you weren't initially, you will be afterwards.

Depends on the sport!

As I said not all are - some are without doubt.

 

[basilrobbie3]

Surely it’s just part of the redistribution of TV money to Athletes where very few are financially secure?

From 2028 I think all medal classes get prize money.

Thet is a fair point. I was only thinking about track and field.

Reminds me though, must bone up on the spelling of key words like repechage and Keirin.....

 

[seasideone]

Thet is a fair point. I was only thinking about track and field.

Reminds me though, must bone up on the spelling of key words like repechage and Keirin.....

It’s not just about UK Athletics though - as some Olympic sports are funded well by the UK lottery.

It’s about the global impact of maybe someone coming from a poor country and having little help - and achieving something miraculous.

Would I pay certain sports - no - such as football or tennis etc but many athletes need and in reality deserve financial reward.

 

[basilrobbie3]

It’s not just about UK Athletics though - as some Olympic sports are funded well by the UK lottery.

It’s about the global impact of maybe someone coming from a poor country and having little help - and achieving something miraculous.

Would I pay certain sports - no - such as football or tennis etc but many athletes need and in reality deserve financial reward.

All the old events will be wanting to make a comeback. Look out for croquet, art, ballooning and town planning all making a bid for 2028.

 

[Macseasider]

All the old events will be wanting to make a comeback. Look out for croquet, art, ballooning and town planning all making a bid for 2028.

Nah town planners already earn a fortune, their pay coming in big brown envelopes.....