The 2025 Tokyo World Championships, set to begin on September 13, have generated immense excitement as track and field’s biggest stars, including Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson, prepare to compete for global glory. The event, which features over 2,000 athletes from nearly 200 teams, represents the pinnacle of the sport outside the Olympic Games, with defending champions like Lyles (100m, 200m) and Richardson (100m) aiming to retain their titles amid fierce competition.

But, underneath all the excitement, there’s some frustration brewing in the athletic community, sparked by news about how the prize money is set up for the event.

The Track and Field Gazette recently shared some intriguing information about the prize pool for the Tokyo Championships on X. Gold medalists will take home

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