Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson spark outrage over low pay at World Championships

Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson are set to compete at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships, where gold medal prize money is $70,000. Many feel this amount is insufficient, citing stagnant prize money over the last decade despite rising costs. Critics point to the Diamond League’s higher payouts and inflation, arguing that athletes deserve better compensation for their achievements.