Athletes representing Nigeria in the upcoming World Athletics in Budapest, Hungary, will earn huge whether they made podium finish or not.
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) had earlier listed 25 athletes that would fly the country’s flag in Budapest.
Meanwhile, world Athletics body on Saturday morning made known the prize money for both individual and team events.
For individual events, winners of the gold medal will walk away with $US70,000 while silver and bronze will earn $US35,000 and $US22,000 respectively.
Athletes who set a world record will be eligible for a special award of US$100,000 offered by TDK and World Athletics’ new Inside Track platform.
There will be prizes for positions up to 8th place in every race.
World Athletics Championships Prize Money
Individual events
Gold: US$70,000
Silver: US$35,000
Bronze: US$22,000
Fourth place: US$16,000
Fifth place: US$11,000
Sixth place: US$7000
Seventh place: US$6000
Eighth place: US$5000
Relays (per team)
Gold: US$80,000
Silver: US$40,000
Bronze: US$20,000
Fourth place: US$16,000
Fifth place: USD $12,000
Sixth place: US$8000
Seventh place: US$6000
Eighth place: US$4000
