Berlin, Nov. 13 -- World Athletics President Sebastian Coe has described the athletics schedule for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games as "a schedule that both innovates and honors tradition."During an online roundtable Wednesday, Coe confirmed that the repechage system trialed in Paris 2024 will be retained and refined.
He also announced that medal winners in Los Angeles will receive prize money.
The detailed schedule for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games was officially released on November 12, with athletics events moved forward in the calendar, which means medals willbe awarded on the very first day of competition.
Explaining the change, Coe said it reflects collaboration between World Athletics, LA28, Olympic Broadcasting Services, ...