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Diamond League prize money of $12m to give stars an elite platform

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September 20, 2024

The Diamond League will increase its prize money to more than US$9 million (S$11.6 million) in 2025, the highest in the history of the track-and-field series, its organisers said on Sept 18.

Diamond League prize money of $12m to give stars an elite platform

Athletes will make a total of US$18 million, with top athletes also receiving promotional fees. Male and female athletes will be paid at the same rate, the Diamond League said in a statement.

"The new total is almost a third higher than the sum paid during the pandemic-affected period of 2021-24," the statement said, adding that more will be invested in the athletes' travel, accommodation, medical and physio services.

Each of the 14 Diamond League meets of the 2025 regular season, scheduled to kick off in April, will award total prize money of US$500,000, with the Finals in August offering US$2.24 million.

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