Jimmy Gressier signs with KIPRUN, French running brand which is established by sports retail store - Decathlon. Any info about how much did they offered? I believe it needs to be nice deal, so that we decided to leave Nike. Found an info that they gonna provide him with equipment but can't believe that he won't earn anything ?
I've heard that it's around €1m per year. It sounds a lot, but Decathlon is a French company so they're paying a premium to have a top French star in their kit.
I've heard that it's around €1m per year. It sounds a lot, but Decathlon is a French company so they're paying a premium to have a top French star in their kit.
He’s 28 and was 13th at the Olympics. He’s not worth a big pay check
I've heard that it's around €1m per year. It sounds a lot, but Decathlon is a French company so they're paying a premium to have a top French star in their kit.
He’s 28 and was 13th at the Olympics. He’s not worth a big pay check
Agreed!
Kiprun has made some really poor choices in over paying has been athletes. For example: Paul Chelimo, Edward Cheserek and now Jimmy Gressier
I've heard that it's around €1m per year. It sounds a lot, but Decathlon is a French company so they're paying a premium to have a top French star in their kit.
He’s 28 and was 13th at the Olympics. He’s not worth a big pay check
He's worth what someone wants to pay him you dolt. It's called the free market.
Unbelievable.
They complain about the lack of money in the sport, someone gets offered a decent paycheck and the idiots come out of the woodwork to complain.
I've heard that it's around €1m per year. It sounds a lot, but Decathlon is a French company so they're paying a premium to have a top French star in their kit.
He’s 28 and was 13th at the Olympics. He’s not worth a big pay check
What is he within France? Easily top 3 if not a lock for national champion.
How much does Kiprun sell in France?
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Obviously Kiprun thinks it is worth something. It might be worth a big contract to have him in Kiprun. How else are you going to sell Kiprun unless you have a bigger star regionally than Nike and Adidas?
He’s 28 and was 13th at the Olympics. He’s not worth a big pay check
He's worth what someone wants to pay him you dolt. It's called the free market.
Unbelievable.
They complain about the lack of money in the sport, someone gets offered a decent paycheck and the idiots come out of the woodwork to complain.
Someone referred to him making a million $ contract. That would be some misguided marking people. He’s not worth anywhere close to that. The support is great but you don’t evolve the sport throwing away money at athletes at the end of their careers. Do what ON did and start a legit group and develop some stars of the sport, not old athletes who have seen their best days behind them.
Jimmy Gressier signs with KIPRUN, French running brand which is established by sports retail store - Decathlon. Any info about how much did they offered? I believe it needs to be nice deal, so that we decided to leave Nike. Found an info that they gonna provide him with equipment but can't believe that he won't earn anything ?
He’s 28 and was 13th at the Olympics. He’s not worth a big pay check
What is he within France? Easily top 3 if not a lock for national champion.
How much does Kiprun sell in France?
...
Obviously Kiprun thinks it is worth something. It might be worth a big contract to have him in Kiprun. How else are you going to sell Kiprun unless you have a bigger star regionally than Nike and Adidas?
Decathlon articles are very popular in Europe, especially in France. Whatever you buy there, especially their higher-end stuff, is very good value. While not as flashy or as refined as big name brands, their stuff is good kit. Maybe Jimmy’s sponsorship is just what Decathlon needs to sell even more shoes/clothing.
He's worth what someone wants to pay him you dolt. It's called the free market.
Unbelievable.
They complain about the lack of money in the sport, someone gets offered a decent paycheck and the idiots come out of the woodwork to complain.
Someone referred to him making a million $ contract. That would be some misguided marking people. He’s not worth anywhere close to that. The support is great but you don’t evolve the sport throwing away money at athletes at the end of their careers. Do what ON did and start a legit group and develop some stars of the sport, not old athletes who have seen their best days behind them.
He's worth what someone wants to pay him. Have someone literate read and explain that to you.
I would love to see more runners at his level get paid that much (and we don't know that it's true, it's what someone "heard").
I don't care what you or anyone else think someone is worth unless you're the one doling out the money.
That huge contract (if true) is worth it if Jimmy moves that much apparel and shoes in France. Perhaps time will tell on that one. He may not scare the medal platform at the Olympics, but he has several European titles and French national records.
That huge contract (if true) is worth it if Jimmy moves that much apparel and shoes in France. Perhaps time will tell on that one. He may not scare the medal platform at the Olympics, but he has several European titles and French national records.
This is right. Value is tricky to define. Parker Valby will never get near an olympic podium, probably won't break 30 minutes in the 10k. And she won't shift shoes or apparel for New Balance in Europe. But in the the US, she's worth up to $1m according to reports. These companies will have some idea of what an athlete can bring to their bottom line in different markets and for Decathlon, investing €1m in a top French athlete must make business sense. It's also a signal to other athletes that the Kiptum brand is serious because it is now worn by an Olympian who is still in their prime.
He’s 28 and was 13th at the Olympics. He’s not worth a big pay check
He's worth what someone wants to pay him you dolt. It's called the free market.
Unbelievable.
They complain about the lack of money in the sport, someone gets offered a decent paycheck and the idiots come out of the woodwork to complain.
Maybe amateur rules should be enforced again to stop these kinds of discussions? I suppose that it would at least clear up the doping problem in Kenya...
1million euro a year, confirmed. decathlons the biggest sports store in France, its in every village, hes top sh@gger in the french XC team and loved by every lady in france
Good for him, good for the sport, good for the competition.
Besides, you don't have that many sub 13 and sub 27 non African born runners in Europe. It s not like they were looking for an Ethiopian for the Kenyan market...
That huge contract (if true) is worth it if Jimmy moves that much apparel and shoes in France. Perhaps time will tell on that one. He may not scare the medal platform at the Olympics, but he has several European titles and French national records.
This is right. Value is tricky to define. Parker Valby will never get near an olympic podium, probably won't break 30 minutes in the 10k. And she won't shift shoes or apparel for New Balance in Europe. But in the the US, she's worth up to $1m according to reports. These companies will have some idea of what an athlete can bring to their bottom line in different markets and for Decathlon, investing €1m in a top French athlete must make business sense. It's also a signal to other athletes that the Kiptum brand is serious because it is now worn by an Olympian who is still in their prime.
Value looks so different to every brand, and also really depends on where that brand is in it's journey. Firstly, Decathlon is one of the biggest sports retailers in the world already, so I don't think a sum of money like that is particularly big to them. Also, it could well be $1 over a 5/10 year period, which is actually a lot more in line with what other athletes might be earning per year.
Secondly, I see this move as a way to level up the brands reputation and standing at the elite end of the sport, than the value they'll get from performances or sales. For a while now they've been bringing in some top-class nationally-ranked runners from across Europe. Good now and potentially future stars, but hardly well-known or groundbreaking signings for the brand. With Cheserek, Chelimo, and now Gressier they're bringing in that next tier of athlete, which makes people take them more seriously as a brand wanting representation on bigger stages.
I expect them to keep building over the next 5 years, and this is a signing made more to pave the way for the future. We may well see them signing the best of the best in a few years time, but right now they're not appealing enough for the super-elites. Think of where Hoka were a decade ago. There's no way they'd have people like Nordas and Grijalva competing for them (and now a British Record in Leonard). It takes time (and investment) to get to that calibre of athlete on board. Similar to On. A few years ago their marquee signing was Joe Klecker, and now they have the likes of Nuguse and Obiri winning Olympic medals. So as you say, value is very hard to define.
He's the equivalent of a hot chick woman runner like Valby. Mid level pro runner but stands out with his charisma amd "marketability." Most of those kenyans/Ethiopians don't really relate with the western culture and are not as brandable to them besides the fast times. A guy like Kipchoge was smart, and started branching out to sponsors and ads so that he was actually recognizable. Helped a lot that he was willing to do "stunts" and was the fastest ever.
This is right. Value is tricky to define. Parker Valby will never get near an olympic podium, probably won't break 30 minutes in the 10k. And she won't shift shoes or apparel for New Balance in Europe. But in the the US, she's worth up to $1m according to reports. These companies will have some idea of what an athlete can bring to their bottom line in different markets and for Decathlon, investing €1m in a top French athlete must make business sense. It's also a signal to other athletes that the Kiptum brand is serious because it is now worn by an Olympian who is still in their prime.
Value looks so different to every brand, and also really depends on where that brand is in it's journey. Firstly, Decathlon is one of the biggest sports retailers in the world already, so I don't think a sum of money like that is particularly big to them. Also, it could well be $1 over a 5/10 year period, which is actually a lot more in line with what other athletes might be earning per year.
Secondly, I see this move as a way to level up the brands reputation and standing at the elite end of the sport, than the value they'll get from performances or sales. For a while now they've been bringing in some top-class nationally-ranked runners from across Europe. Good now and potentially future stars, but hardly well-known or groundbreaking signings for the brand. With Cheserek, Chelimo, and now Gressier they're bringing in that next tier of athlete, which makes people take them more seriously as a brand wanting representation on bigger stages.
I expect them to keep building over the next 5 years, and this is a signing made more to pave the way for the future. We may well see them signing the best of the best in a few years time, but right now they're not appealing enough for the super-elites. Think of where Hoka were a decade ago. There's no way they'd have people like Nordas and Grijalva competing for them (and now a British Record in Leonard). It takes time (and investment) to get to that calibre of athlete on board. Similar to On. A few years ago their marquee signing was Joe Klecker, and now they have the likes of Nuguse and Obiri winning Olympic medals. So as you say, value is very hard to define.
I heard it's €1m per year which is probably over the odds given his talent level, but also Decathlon need to pay a premium to get an athlete in the prime of his career to switch to an untested brand. If he continues to get good results, then they can sign athletes of a similar calibre for less because they can argue that their product is as good as the more traditional brands.
Hoka is taking an interesting turn right now. They used to focus on selling max-cushion road shoes to middle age runners. Now, it looks like they're investing a lot more in younger track athletes to appeal to more performance oriented runners. Luis Grijalva has been the absolute key for Hoka. He's the athlete that showed clearly that athletes can be successful at the highest level in Hoka shoes. Decathlon need Gressier to be that guy.
Value looks so different to every brand, and also really depends on where that brand is in it's journey. Firstly, Decathlon is one of the biggest sports retailers in the world already, so I don't think a sum of money like that is particularly big to them. Also, it could well be $1 over a 5/10 year period, which is actually a lot more in line with what other athletes might be earning per year.
Secondly, I see this move as a way to level up the brands reputation and standing at the elite end of the sport, than the value they'll get from performances or sales. For a while now they've been bringing in some top-class nationally-ranked runners from across Europe. Good now and potentially future stars, but hardly well-known or groundbreaking signings for the brand. With Cheserek, Chelimo, and now Gressier they're bringing in that next tier of athlete, which makes people take them more seriously as a brand wanting representation on bigger stages.
I expect them to keep building over the next 5 years, and this is a signing made more to pave the way for the future. We may well see them signing the best of the best in a few years time, but right now they're not appealing enough for the super-elites. Think of where Hoka were a decade ago. There's no way they'd have people like Nordas and Grijalva competing for them (and now a British Record in Leonard). It takes time (and investment) to get to that calibre of athlete on board. Similar to On. A few years ago their marquee signing was Joe Klecker, and now they have the likes of Nuguse and Obiri winning Olympic medals. So as you say, value is very hard to define.
I heard it's €1m per year which is probably over the odds given his talent level, but also Decathlon need to pay a premium to get an athlete in the prime of his career to switch to an untested brand. If he continues to get good results, then they can sign athletes of a similar calibre for less because they can argue that their product is as good as the more traditional brands.
Hoka is taking an interesting turn right now. They used to focus on selling max-cushion road shoes to middle age runners. Now, it looks like they're investing a lot more in younger track athletes to appeal to more performance oriented runners. Luis Grijalva has been the absolute key for Hoka. He's the athlete that showed clearly that athletes can be successful at the highest level in Hoka shoes. Decathlon need Gressier to be that guy.
Greaser was 13th at the Olympics and 28. He’s not the man