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Mixed reactions to new global championship

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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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