Diamond League increases prize money ahead of launch of rival Grand Slam Track
Diamond League increases prize money ahead of launch of rival Grand Slam Track - Athletics’ annual series will offer record prize money to competitors in 2025
Diamond League reveals new prize money for athletes for 2025 season amid competition from Grand Slam Track
The Wanda Diamond League has increased prize money for the 2025 season. The cash prize has more than tripled amid competition from Grand Slam Track.
Bednarek joins new Grand Slam Track league set to begin next year
Kenny Bednarek has joined the fold of a new track league set to begin next year. Grand Slam Track, started by four-time Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Famer Michael Johnson, is a new track league where 48 signed racers will take on 48 more challengers during Slams held each year with a focus on head-to-head competition rather than winning times.
Athletics-Diamond League raise 2025 prize money to over $9 million
The Diamond League will increase its prize money to more than $9 million in 2025, the highest in the history of the series, the organisers said on Wednesday. Athletes will make a total of $18 million,
Diamond League athletics series to increase prize money next season
The Diamond League track and field series is set to increase its prize money next season, World Athletics said Wednesday. The announcement comes as the World Athletics president Sebastian Coe bids to become president of the International Olympic Committee.
Diamond League track and field meets increase prize money to highest level for 2025
Combining all events, the prize money will be $500,000 at each regular season meet and $2.24 million at the Diamond League Final. In 2024, regular season meets had $25,000 in priz
Diamond League to increase prize pool to over $9M in 2025
The Diamond League will increase its prize money to more than $9 million in 2025, the highest in the history of the series, organizers said.
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Kenny Bednarek Opens Up on ‘Incredible Opportunity’ Grand Slam Track Brings for Athletes
Kenny Bednarek shared his insights on joining Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track for the 2025 track and field season.
Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track adds two more Olympic medalists
Michael Johnson’s new track league announced Thursday that they have signed Olympic medalists Fred Kerley and Kenny Bednarek.
Michael Johnson calls out Tyreek Hill for epic track showdown in new Grand Slam Track league
Track legend Michael Johnson is shaking things up in the world of athletics, and he's set his sights on NFL star Tyreek Hill as a game-changer. As Johnson prepares to launch his re ...
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Fred Kerley Shares His Excitement for Grand Slam Track Debut: “I Wanted to Be a Part Of”
Ever since the announcement of his participation at Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track, Fred Kerley has been excited about ...
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Olympic Medalists Fred Kerley, Kenny Bednarek Sign With Grand Slam Track
U.S. stars Fred Kerley and Kenny Bednarek become the first male sprinters to sign with Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track League.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and a strange Diamond League final reveal the future of athletics
The American world record holder competes in Brussels in two exhibitions, with the sport braced for seismic change in 2025 as ...
Bobby Witt Jr. electrifies Royals fans with a grand slam
Bobby Witt Jr. smashes a grand slam in the third inning to give the Royals a 4-0 lead over the Tigers.
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Fred Kerley and Kenny Bednarek sign with Grand Slam Track
The American sprinters will race each other on four occasions next season at Michael Johnson's new track league ...