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Sustainability in Sprinting

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  First, I must say there are people and organizations that see the potential of a high valued sprint industry. Where a sprint market full of grass-roots, amateurs and professional athletes are at the core of something immense. There is a lot more that could happen, that has not been happened since the 1800s in the modern era of the Olympics. Operations mirror the sprint format that track and field has established as their sprint platform and attain it as a successful sports model with sustainability. They realize focusing their efforts towards catering to the traditional format of the one percent (1%) of elite athletes getting all the spoils allows for a higher return on investment as well as appealing to the historical fan bases of track loyalist. Its safe, there is a level of sustainability when you always promote the elite athletes at the expense of future possibilities.  However, Sprint Battle has taken a total different approach from the historical norm and traditions of...

Sprinting as an Industry

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    Sprinting has all the intangibles to make it a viable competitive league that could go mainstream. It has a long standing as a sport that most people understand and can partake in. Sprinting has been around for thousands of years, with the first recorded sprinting events dating back to the Ancient Olympic Games in Greece in the 7th century B.C. The sport has evolved over time, with various distances and formats being introduced, but the core concept of running at top speed over a short distance has remained the same. Today, sprinting is a popular track and field event, with athletes competing in events like the 100m, 200m, and 400m dashes. Maybe not everyone loves to sprint because, it's demanding on the bodies out put however, most people enjoy watching a competitive sprint competition. Sprinting can be a great way to relieve stress, as it releases endorphins that help you feel good ¹. Additionally, many people find sprinting to be an exciting and challenging way to impro...

Just Saying

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      My sister (Angela Bailey) was a three time Olympian, she would of been a four time Olympian if Canada didn't boycott the Russian Olympics in 1980, when the Summer Olympics were held in Moscow. This was in response to the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan in December 1979. The boycott was led by U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and several other countries, including Canada, joined the boycott in protest of the Soviet Union's actions.  However, Angela (My Late sister passed in 2021) had the opportunity to attend three Olympics during her life time, one before Russian boycott; that was the Montreal Olympics of 1976 She was selected to be a member of the Canadian track and field team and competed in the 4x100 meters relay event. My sister was just 16 years old at the time, making her one of the youngest athletes to compete in the Olympics. Then represented Canada at the  - 1984 Summer Olympics: Held in Los Angeles, California and the 1988 Summer Olympics: Hel...

The Challenge

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First, Lets take a deeper look into what AI is saying about.  Why is seeing sprinting outside of track and field challenging? Seeing sprinting outside of track and field can be challenging for several reasons: 1. Lack of mainstream coverage: Sprinting is a niche sport that doesn't receive the same level of mainstream media coverage as other sports like football, basketball, or soccer. As a result, sprinting events are often limited to specialized channels or online platforms. 2. Limited professional leagues: Unlike other sports, sprinting doesn't have a professional league or a structured competition format outside of track and field. This makes it difficult for athletes to compete and gain exposure. 3. Short competition window: Sprinting competitions are typically short, lasting only a few seconds or minutes. This limited window makes it challenging to showcase the sport and attract a broader audience. 4. Technical requirements: Sprinting requires specific technica...