The L.A. Grand Prix was hoping to have more star power on display as it tries to help make track and field more popular ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
had already diminished the proceedings; Michael Norman, the 400-meter world champion, withdrew more than a week ago because he felt discomfort behind his knee, according to his agent, Emanuel Hudson of Irvine-based HSI. Rivalries fuel fan interest, but rivalries are difficult to sustain if top athletes don’t often compete head to head. The absences of Richardson and Ta Lou were significant.
“When we look at it as an investment for the long-term future, absolutely,” Siegel said. “We got tremendous support from our sponsors. We want to create the opportunity for our athletes to earn money, to be fitness-ready, and to build their brands, and we see this as a long-term investment here in Los Angeles and domestically for the sport as well.”Siegel also committed to making this meet an annual event.
“That was like an Olympic final,” said former 100-meter hurdles world-record holder Keni Harrison, who finished second to Camacho-Quinn at the Olympics and again Saturday. “Just to run against such great athletes, it prepares you for what’s to come.”And, as could be expected for a first-time meet with grand ambitions, some of the stuff that happened — besides the momentary power outage — wasn’t as good as it could have been.
“I’m not discounting the fact that it’s a tough sport to broadcast and put together and to run but it’s not the first time USATF and the meet promoters have put on a meet. It’s not the first time there’s been a meet in L.A. It’s not the first time for a major meet on U.S. soil in a TV window,” he said.
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