Congrats to Ian Dobson

How much would someone like Ian Dobson be worth to shoe companies?

65K per year?

12k a year plus shoe coupons.

i hope this kid has a great career. his spring was very impressive.

hi wrote:

12k a year plus shoe coupons.

Is that it? I'd say at least 30K no??

I can't see Adidas or any running company investing 65K in Dobson. It's not a knock on his running, but he's not a guy we'll go out of our way to watch, like Webb, Ritz or even Hall. He's made a world team and has an NCAA title, but doesn't generate interest like other guys with his ability.

maybe he will if he gets into the mid 27s...

ttc you are an expert on everything aren't you?

302 wrote:

ttc you are an expert on everything aren't you?

When I'm an expert, I'll say it.

Actually, if Dobson continues his progression, he will be able to demand more than 65K. He could see six figures, much like a Jorge/Ed Torres if he is able to notch one of the Top 3 positions at the US Championships, even if he does not nail the "A" Standard. Dobson epitomizes the American running dream: work hard, run fast. Clean, crisp image.

That should render you silent.

Searidge Runner wrote:

Actually, if Dobson continues his progression, he will be able to demand more than 65K. He could see six figures, much like a Jorge/Ed Torres if he is able to notch one of the Top 3 positions at the US Championships, even if he does not nail the "A" Standard. Dobson epitomizes the American running dream: work hard, run fast. Clean, crisp image.

I remember reading in the later 90's that Paul McMullen was making around $40K/year, plus incentives. He got that contract either during or right after his Olympic year.

We're several years later, but what kind of cash are these runners making now? Is Torres making more than an Olympian did in a more glamorous event??

Jorge Torres is making much, much more than Paul McMullen did or ever will. ttc, you need to understand that we are in a renaissance of professionalism for American Track & Field athletes. Jorge Torres' contract is in the six figures, while his brother is not as high, but can still live comfortably and train hard. Also, this business is predicated upon contacts and potential and personality. Agents will note the desire to succeed in athletes and who they see will make the sacrifices to become the best. Note since 2004 we have seen a phenomenal amount of athletes turning professional like never before:

Allyson Felix, Tyson Gay, Wallace Spearmon, Dathan Ritzenhein, Alan Webb, Jorge Torres, Ed Torres, Jeremy Wariner, Kerron Clement, LaShawn Merritt, and the list goes on........

yes. j. torres got a contract for over $100K. you need to keep in mind that these contracts can mean all sorts of things. i imagine jorge is in charge of paying for most of his expenses out of his money whereas paul may have been getting support from other places than his shoe contract or things were being paid directly to others, travel paid for, etc. what kind of "cash" they are making can be quite nebulous.

and, hell, i'd pay jorge torres more than paul mcmullen, especially if i were reebok. i'm sure you could do a search for the innumerable threads on the torres bros' contracts.