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Poster: Fletcher Christian
Subject: RE: Famed Millrose Games May Leaven Garden
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Rayna wrote:

A little bit off topic. But get rid of appearance fees for the top athletes. Pay their travel, room and board for events. And let them compete for the prize money. Which would be much bigger if you added the appearance fee money to them. The compelling thing about running especially long distance running is in the struggle between competitors. And the courage that can be diplayed within that struggle. I think some athletes, especially elite Americans. Take the "better safe than sorry" approach. Better for my appearance fees to come in a strong 4th or maybe nab 3rd than to take the risks neccessary to win the event. And potentially come in 8th. If the sport wants to be appealing to the general public they need to have compelling competition. Joe six-pack doesnt care you ran a PR.


Thanks for the offer, but I'll go to Glasgow, since they're offering me £20,000 just to show up.

If you want to get the best to come and compete and risk losing, you have to pay them. Imagine what Bolt has on the line the next time he races Tyson Gay. Every meet in the world would love to have that matchup. And if anybody gets it before the World Championships, they'll have to pay a fortune to get them there because so much is on the line with that one race. It's the same on a smaller scale for all other top competitors.
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