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The Diamond League will increase its prize money to more than $9 million in 2025, the highest in the history of the series, organizers said Wednesday. Athletes will make a total of $18 million, with top athletes also receiving promotional fees. Male and female athletes will be paid at the same rate, the Diamond League said in a statement.
"The new total is almost a third higher than the sum paid during the pandemic-affected period of 2021-2024," the Diamond League said, adding that more will be invested in the athletes' travel, transport, accommodations and medical services. Editor's Picks Kipyegon, Wanyonyi win in Diamond League Final 4d Benin track and field athlete missing in France 1d Each of the 14 meets of the 2025 regular season, scheduled to kick off in April, will award total prize money of $500,000, with the final in August offering $2.24 million.
"The total prize money per discipline will be between $30,000 and $50,000 at the series meetings and between $60,000 and $100,000 at the final," the Diamond League said. The Diamond League's 2024 season concluded in Brussels last week, with Zurich set to host the 2025 final..
