London - It is an unparalleled honour to represent one’s country at the world’s major championships and includes the thousands of athletes who are flying their national flags at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, which comes to a close tonight.
Most of the athletes don’t get paid by their local athletics federations for competing at championship events, but it’s a different case for those who help themselves to a top-eight finish and walk away with big money in London.
Coaches of the three podium-finishers also get medals as recognition for helping their athletes become the stars they are.