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The first day of the Diamond League Finals in Brussels saw exciting action unfold as athletes battled for the trophy on a wet track. Julien Alfred, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, and Mondo Duplantis emerged as standout performers, capturing the spotlight and securing substantial prize money.
The Diamond League features 14 events held annually in various countries, culminating in a final competition at the end of the season. Athletes are awarded both points and prize money for racing in those meets, and the prize money nearly triples in the finals.
Additionally, they earn a wildcard entry to the following year's World Championships. However, since the 2025 Diamond League finals will take place before the World Championships, the wildcards will be awarded to the winners of the upcoming season.
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In the final, the winner gets $30,000. The second-place finishers get prize money of $12,000, while the third placers earn $7,000. The prize money for the Diamond League series meetings is $10,000, $6,000, and $3,500 for first, second, and third-place finishers, respectively.
Here's a complete breakdown of the prize money for the Diamond League Finals:
- 1st - $30,000
- 2nd - $12,000
- 3rd - $7,000
- 4th - $4,000
- 5th - $2,500
- 6th- $2,000
- 7th - $1,500
- 8th - $1,000
Therefore, each of Julien Alfred, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Mondo Duplantis, Mary Moraa, Valarie Allman, Mareleidy Paulino, and the other event winners from the first day of the 2024 Diamond League Finals will take home $30,000.
How much are new track leagues like Grand Slam Track paying in comparison to Diamond League Finals?
Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track has brought new excitement to track and field. The league, founded by the former Olympic champion, offers prize money nearly triple that of the Diamond League Finals. Additionally, its competitive format ensures consistent participation from top athletes.
Similar to the four Grand Slams in tennis, the Grand Slam Track will feature four annual events. Each slam winner will receive a prize of $100,000 in addition to their base contract compensation. The league is scheduled to launch in 2025 and has already secured the participation of prominent athletes like Fred Kerley and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.
There is also the Athlos NYC, an all-female track league founded by Alexis Ohanian, Serena Williams' husband, which will hold its inaugural event in New York City on September 26. The league offers a $60,000 prize for the event winners. While Olympic 200m champion Gabby Thomas serves as the face of Athlos NYC, other prominent sprinters, including 100m hurdles Olympic champion Masai Russell, have also joined the league.
