Ultimate Championship as big as Olympics - and more lucrative, says Bolt
BUDAPEST: Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt claimed 19 global titles in a storied career, but he wishes the kind of prize money on offer at the Ultimate Championship from Friday had been available when he was competing.
Jamaican sprint sensation Usain Bolt, a 19-time global champion, believes the substantial prize pool at the upcoming Ultimate Championship in Budapest should have been in place during his Olympic glory days. Bolt, who dominated the track in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay events from 2009 to 2015, expressed his disappointment at missing out on the lucrative cash rewards now available.
The inaugural three-day biennial competition, championed by World Athletics president Sebastian Coe, promises a staggering $10 million prize fund, with individual event winners pocketing $150,000. Despite his off-track persona and impressive endorsement deals, Bolt remains committed to promoting track and field, emphasizing that the Ultimate Championship's immense prize money makes it a significant event on the global athletics calendar.
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