I'm talking prize purse only (individual federation support is not always easily accessible information). Federation support varies widely from federation to federation and even then it's usually tiered in terms of podium talent vs non-podium talent. I remember in 2016 Joe Maloy finished ranked 16th in the world and made $12k in prize money for that year. That's almost 10 years ago, but the prize structure at WTCS hasn't changed since pre Rio.
On the whole federation support covers your basic coaching stipend, some of your food, rent and likely most of your WTCS travel. More athletes at that level have "meh" federation support than massive support that goes to the podium favorites, etc. Yes it's obviously still some support than LC athletes for most federations; and of course we are talking about a non-revenue sport, so like it's not as if federations are hoarding money to put their WTCS in bad spots. Generally these federations don't really have all that money in a sport like tri to begin with.
Brooks Doughtie, M.S.
Exercise Physiology
-USAT Level II
On the whole federation support covers your basic coaching stipend, some of your food, rent and likely most of your WTCS travel. More athletes at that level have "meh" federation support than massive support that goes to the podium favorites, etc. Yes it's obviously still some support than LC athletes for most federations; and of course we are talking about a non-revenue sport, so like it's not as if federations are hoarding money to put their WTCS in bad spots. Generally these federations don't really have all that money in a sport like tri to begin with.
Brooks Doughtie, M.S.
Exercise Physiology
-USAT Level II
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B_Doughtie: Jan 16, 24 7:32