He Qualified for Team USA. Then Came the Bill.
The spoils of professionalization aren’t spread equally across the sport of running. Athletes on this year’s U.S. 24-hour team are looking to change that.
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Team USA Ultrarunners Shoulder Expenses for 24-Hour Championships
The budget for the entire team—12 athletes, two managers, and a physician—is just $15,000.
Source: runnersworld.com
He Qualified For Team USA. Then Came the Bill.
Scott Traer qualified for his first U.S. national team more than a decade ago in 2012. While the 24-hour race format may seem eccentric, well-known names like Courtney Dauwalter, Kilian Jornet, and Camille Heron have dabbled in the ultra-track scene. International governing bodies regulate the discipline with USA Track & Field (USATF), the national governing body for track and field, cross country, road running, race walking, and mountain-ultra-trail (MUT) disciplines, overseeing the American contingent.
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