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Canceled events, unpaid athletes and races that never happen. Is track in trouble heading into LA?
- Athletes are frustrated as they are unpaid after competing, highlighting the serious impact on track and field.
- Johnson noted on Instagram that the promised $30 million in funding was actually just $13 million, causing disappointment for athletes.
- Casey Wasserman expressed concerns about the lack of visibility for exciting races, referencing the Diamond League's streaming situation with Peacock.
- Thomas shared on social media that this news from the Diamond League was possibly the worst he had ever heard, reflecting widespread concern in the community.
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Canceled events, unpaid athletes and races that never happen. Is track in trouble heading into LA?
From a start-up track league that didn’t pay its runners to the inability of the sport to put its best athletes on the track at the same time and place, track and field begins its world championships looking disorganized.
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution55% Left
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- 55% of the sources lean Left
55% Left
L 55%
C 36%
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