Despite a number of impressive performances, there’s a belief in the track community that the U.S. still has a long way to go as a host.
during the meet. “I feel there could have been way more advertisement on America’s side. This is an immaculate meet. This is by far the best track and field meet that America has had in years. And I’m watching these immaculate performances, and I’m like, ‘The crowd is here, yes. But gosh darn it was this not put together well.’ All the times are happening late at night. I’m still barely seeing much presence outside of what NBC is doing. Yes, people are talking about it. But people are late.
“For the very first time, it gives us a real-time audit of what we’re up against,” Coe said. “We’ll look at the viewing numbers. We’ll look at seats. We’ll look at stadium capacity. We’ll look at broadcast. We’ll look at the way it’s got covered, the penetration. But it’s a cluttered, complicated marketplace. It’s a tough nut to crack.
If you want to put on the best track meet in the United States, Eugene is an obvious choice. If you want to expand the reach of the sport in the United States, it is not the best choice. Only locals or fans willing to make a long pilgrimage could have attended. Both of those groups are composed of people track and field already has.This week, Lyles overheard a local resident say, “I know this is the world championships, but I’m all tracked out.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
US star Sydney McLaughlin smashes own world record in 400 hurdles track and field world championshipsFor the third time in a calendar year Friday night, reigning Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin broke her own world record in the 400-meter hurdles — this time en route to her first career world championship, and by an almost unfathomable margin.
Read more »
U.S. women run to surprise gold in 4x100m relay at World Championships; American men win silverThe 4x100 meter relay is one of the most thrilling events in track and field, but because it requires precision for blind baton handoffs, you never quite know how races will shake out.
Read more »
Track Looks to Pump Up US Fan Base Ahead of 2028 LA OlympicsTrack and field’s leaders would like that to change over the next six years, especially in view of sagging viewership totals and flat revenue across the broader Olympic world.
Read more »
Purdue alumna, athlete makes U.S. history at World Athletics ChampionshipsOn Friday, Kara (Patterson) Winger became the first American woman to win a world championship medal in the javelin at the World Athletics Championships.
Read more »
Mighty McLaughlin shatters 400 metres hurdles world recordAmerican Sydney McLaughlin produced one of the greatest track performances of all time on Friday by shattering her own 400 metres hurdles world record to win World Championships gold.
Read more »
Portugal's Pichardo eases to world triple jump goldPortugal's Pedro Pichardo continued his dominance in the men's triple jump on Saturday by adding his first World Championships title to the Olympic gold he won in Tokyo.
Read more »