Friday, April 23, 2004
Marathon to pay winners based on nationality
4/23/2004 10:37:00 AM | Posted by
Emmanuel |
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A US Midwestern marathon has decided that it will only award the $25,000 cash prize if the winner is an American citizen. This is to counter-balance "Kenyan dominance of U.S. foot races."ESPN.com - Twin Cities Marathon to pay U.S. winners only
I'm baffled. I suppose those Kenyans are getting just way too rich off their merit. Let's reward birthplace instead.
I'm baffled. I suppose those Kenyans are getting just way too rich off their merit. Let's reward birthplace instead.
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