Post by Admin on Oct 16, 2024 15:44:04 GMT
People are still not talking, looking for real solutions or even backing initiatives that have the possibility of creating more opportunities for sprinter's talent growth and revenue increase. The facts are the facts and they have not changed. I find it interesting when you look at the statistics the numbers don't lie, its staggering that more sprinters don't step forward and take charge over their God gift talent.
Lets look at the numbers
The percentage of sprint athletes who make it to professionalism is relatively small. According to various sources, including the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), here are some rough estimates:
1. High school sprinters: About 1-2% of high school sprinters in the United States will go on to compete at the NCAA level.
2. NCAA sprinters: About 1-2% of NCAA sprinters will turn professional and compete at the international level.
3. Professional sprinters: About 0.1-0.5% of professional sprinters will win a major international medal (e.g., Olympic Games, World Championships).
So, if we assume that there are approximately 100,000 high school sprinters in the United States, the rough estimates would be:
- 1,000-2,000 (1-2%) will compete at the NCAA level
- 10-20 (1-2%) will turn professional and compete at the international level
- 1-5 (0.1-0.5%) will win a major international medal
Keep in mind that these are rough estimates and the actual numbers may vary depending on various factors, such as the country, the specific event, and the level of competition.
However, if you where to turn this number upside down around 98% (98,000) of absolute great athletic talent gets over looked and as time goes bye finds a new career, while their sprint talent starts to resolve. The power is in the numbers and this is why I believe a new sprint circuit needs to happen. Sprint Battle is that circuit but, first if the sprint community is not talking to each other about their future opportunities then little will change.