Diamond League to increase prize money
The Diamond League will offer increased prize money at each of its 14 athletics meetings scheduled this year, bringing the total to $8 million.
AP, Friday 8 Apr 2011
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt
The world athletics federation said on Friday the prize money will rise from $450,000 to $480,000 per meeting.
The Diamond League was launched last year as a replacement for the Europe-based Golden League as the IAAF expanded the series worldwide.
The 2011 Diamond League season starts May 6 in Doha and will make stops in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.
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