One thing that hasn't received much attention is that prize money is down 40% at the Diamond League final this year. Used to be $100k per event. This year's it's $60k. Used to be $50k for 1st, this year it's $30k.
They are awarding $20,000 for the most consistent sprinter, jumper, thrower, hurdler and distance runner across the DL for each sex so that is $200k in new expenditures.
So they're saving $1,280,000 in prize money but paying $200k to the most consistent performers for a total savings of $1,080,000.
Not sure if this is a one off because of COVID or permanent but a 40% reduction in prize money is pretty huge.