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Published on 2024-04-16 09:40:09
Gina Bass, the track sensation from Gambia, is poised to make a significant impact at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. With the introduction of prize money in track and field events at the Olympics, athletes like Bass have the potential to earn a substantial cash windfall.
World Athletics, the governing body of athletics, announced that they will be awarding $50,000 to gold medalists in the track and field events at the Paris Olympics. This move represents a departure from the amateur ethos of the Olympics and recognizes the star power of the athletes who compete in these events. A total of $2.4 million will be set aside to reward the gold medalists across the 48 men’s, women’s, and mixed events on the track and field program, with relay teams sharing the $50,000 prize among their members. Starting from the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, silver and bronze medalists will also receive prize money.
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe stated that the decision to introduce prize money is a way to acknowledge the contribution of athletes to the success of the sport. The funds for the prize money will come from the share of Olympic revenue that the International Olympic Committee distributes to World Athletics. However, this move has the potential to disrupt the traditional balance of power within the Olympic movement, as it was only disclosed to the IOC shortly before the announcement was made public.
In Gambia, Gina Bass is seen as a leading contender for a gold medal at the Paris Olympics. Following her success in winning gold in the 100 and 200 meters at the African Games, Bass is undeniably the best medal hope that Gambia has. Her exceptional sprinting abilities could also inspire the women’s relay team to achieve success if the rest of the team can match her speed and endurance.
With the introduction of prize money in track and field events at the Olympics, athletes like Gina Bass have the opportunity to not only compete for glory but also for substantial financial rewards. As the countdown to the Paris Olympics begins, all eyes will be on athletes like Bass who have the potential to make history and secure a coveted gold medal.
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