USATF Increases Outdoor Prize Money
It equates to a $7,500 increase per event.
It equates to a $7,500 increase per event.
From: USATF
USA Track & Field announced Tuesday a $303,000 increase in prize money to be awarded at its 2013 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
The increase for this year’s USA Outdoor Championships, which are scheduled for June 20-23 in Des Moines, Iowa, marks a significant increase from past outdoor championships and Olympic Trials. It includes an increase of $7,500 in earnings per event and an additional $3,000 for event champions. Overall, the increase marks a 59 percent increase in prize money over previous years.
Below is a chart that summarizes the increase in prize money as it relates to past USA Outdoor Championships and Olympic Trials:
USA Outdoor Championships | ||
Place | 1998-2012 | 2013 |
1st | $4,000 | $7,000 |
2nd | $3,000 | $5,000 |
3rd | $2,000 | $3,000 |
4th | $1,000 | $2,000 |
5th | $500 | $500 |
6th | $500 | $500 |
7th | $500 | $500 |
8th | $500 | $500 |
Total per event | $12,000 | $19,5000 |
TOTAL | $516,000 | $819,000 |
Overall increase | $303,000 |