European Athletics to award 50,000 euro bonuses at championships

European Athletics has announced that ten track-and-field athletes will each receive a bonus of 50,000 euros ($58,000) during the upcoming European championships in Birmingham. The bonuses will be awarded to those achieving the top performances across five event groups, including sprints, throws, and jumps. This initiative, part of the organization’s 'gold crown initiative,' aims to attract elite athletes and enhance the event experience for fans and sponsors. The championships will commence next Monday at Alexander Stadium, following the successful introduction of prize money at the Olympic level in recent years.

• 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — Top performers at European track and field championships to each get 50,000 euro bonus