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Mixed reactions to new global championship

Kayla White, Gabby Thomas and Abby Steiner compete in the Women's 200m Final during the 2023 USATF Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field on July 09, 2023 in Eugene, Oregon. [AFP]

There were mixed reactions yesterday to World Athletics move to introduce a new championship centered around the world's best athletes, with a total prize pool of $10 million (Sh1.3b) set to be won, including a total of $150,000 (Sh19.6m) going to gold medal winners.

Some athletes says the event dubbed Ultimate Championship, will deny middle ranked athletes a share of the prize money.

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