Red carpet and $10M in prize money at stake make track look different
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— The Ultimate Championship on Thursday fulfilled its promise to make athletics look different, in the so-called “Day Before” celebration, prior to an unprecedented competition that will deliver trophies and $150,000 to all its winners, but without medals.
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The Hamilton SpectatorRed carpet and $10M in prize money at stake make track look different ahead of Ultimate Championship
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — There was a flowing, floor-length ivory gown, an infield with the grass painted jet black and the promise of green — $10 million to be exact — to be paid out to nearly 400 runners, throwers and jumpers this week.
Red carpet and $10M in prize money at stake make track look different
Sprinter Gabby Thomas of the United States poses on the red carpet during the formal opening of the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)
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