The USWNT created history by coming to a settlement of equal pay between men’s and women’s soccer teams. The long lawsuit was a talking point for a long time and finally reached its conclusions. The decision, which took a long time, encouraged players and fans as they celebrated the success. Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix spoke about the situation in a recent interview and loved the decision. During an interview, she talked about the victory for players. But, the process was long, and she threw limelight into the matter. ALLYSON FELIX TALKS ABOUT THE EQUAL PAY DECISION The complaint was first filed in 2016 by Megan Rapinoe [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/megan-rapinoe/], Alex Morgan [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alex-morgan/], Becky Sauerbrunn, Hope Solo, and Carli Lloyd. The movement attracted attention after the 2019 World Cup victory as fans chanted ‘Equal Pay’, during their matches. Hence, after a long fight for equal pay, they finally had what they wanted. They agreed to a settlement [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/us-soccer-women-soccer-stars-settle-equal-pay-lawsuit-24-million-rcna17138] of $24 million?with the U.S. Soccer Federation. Felix, in the meantime, talked about the matter of being a monumental decision but also wanted protests to continue in different matters. READ MORE-?Jamaican Olympic Star Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Admits She Had a Crush on This Famous Hollywood Celebrity [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-tyrese-gibson-jamaican-olympic-star-shelly-ann-fraser-pryce-admits-she-had-a-crush-on-this-famous-hollywood-celebrity/] “I think it was a huge win what happened in women’s soccer. But it was a long fight. It’s been happening for way too long. I think we definitely need allies in the space. Need people to amplify stories to listen and to step up. You know really having true equality. So I think we have to celebrate our wins along the way but we have to keep pushing forward to make sure that we’re actually experiencing equality and seeing that financially, with visibility. Just a long way to go in a lot of different aspects,” said Felix [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/allyson-felix/]. The terms of the settlement state that U.S. Soccer will pay men and women equally in the future, for all friendlies, tournaments, and even the World Cups. [https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/uswnt-1.jpg] THE PAY DISPARITY The victory is important for women’s soccer and for athletes in the world. FIFA awarded $400 million in prize money for 32 teams at the 2018 Men’s World Cup. Significantly, $38 million was awarded to the champion of the World Cup. On the other hand, the 2019 Women’s World Cup saw a pot prize of just $30 million for 24 teams while announcing $4 million for USWNT, after winning the 2019 World Cup. [https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/uswnt-womens-world-cup-2019_1wxu3h5n0avu152yn0mx5rsmc.jpg] WATCH THIS STORY-?Christian Coleman shocked by Lamont Marcel Jacobs in 60m world Championship [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/us-sports-news-christian-coleman-shocked-by-lamont-marcell-jacobs-in-60m-world-championship/] To sum up, the claims are understandable. Allyson Felix congratulated the movement and talked about different aspects to be conquered, in the future. 

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<em>Speed. Technique. Thrill.</em> Track and Field is a sport that incorporates all this and more. Races so electrifying that they bring the house down, speeds so blazing that you might miss them in the blink of an eye, and rivalries so intense that there is a constant tussle for dominance. Well, the recently concluded 2024 Paris Olympics provided a hearty dose of track action. And now, the ongoing Diamond League circuit is ensuring that track fans continue to be on the edge of their seats. But, do you know what the initial days of this fascinating sport looked like?
<h2>Track and Field: History and evolution of the sport</h2>
On the marks, set, go. If only the evolution of track and field were so easy. Instead, it was something that gradually happened over years of evolution.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2388715" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Track-and-Field-4.jpg" alt="" width="1600" height="900" />

<strong>Ancient-</strong> One of the oldest sports to have existed, the cornerstone of track and field was laid by the Greeks, where men would exhibit their athletic talents as part of celebratory events. Initially limited to foot races, stadion and diaulos were the competitions that comprised the crux of the sport, which has been around since the first Olympics in Ancient Greece, dating back to 776 B.C. Although the Romans continued the games till 394 A.D., when it was banned, the sport saw a resurgence after the decline of the Roman empire. Tracing back to the 16th and 17th centuries, foot races had become a regular sight in Europe.

<strong>Modern</strong>- The 1860s predominantly saw the wave of transformation, wherein the first championships featuring amateur men were held in England. Athletic clubs and organizations sprung up across Europe and the United States, with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) coming into being in 1887.

<strong>Olympic age</strong>- 1896, was when the first Modern Olympic Games were flagged off in Athens, which included track and field in the sports that debuted.

<strong>20th century</strong>- With athletes flocking from across the world to exhibit their athletic talent, track and field's stature elevated substantially. Technical developments fostered improvements in training and diet, and the track saw the likes of legends like Jesse Owens, Usain Bolt, Flo-Jo, etc coming out at the top.
<h2>What are the major events in track and field?</h2>
Track and field is a sport that covers a plethora of events under its banner. Speaking of the Olympics in particular, it features 48 events, 24 men's events and 24 women's. Care to know what they are?
<table style="border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%;height: 292px">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 50px">
<td style="width: 28.6666%;height: 50px"><strong>Track Discipline</strong></td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%;height: 50px"><strong>Events</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 28.6666%;height: 24px">Sprint</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%;height: 24px">100m, 200m, 400m</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 28.6666%;height: 24px">Middle-distance/Long-distance</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%;height: 24px">800m, 1500m, 5000m, 10000m, 3000m steeplechase</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 28.6666%;height: 24px">Hurdles</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%;height: 24px">100m hurdles, 110m hurdles, 400m hurdles</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 28.6666%;height: 24px">Road Running</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%;height: 24px">Half marathon, marathon</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 28.6666%;height: 24px">Race Walks</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%;height: 24px">20k race walk, 35k race walk</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 28.6666%;height: 24px">Relays</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%;height: 24px">4x100 relay, 4x400 relay, 4x400 relay mixed</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 50px">
<td style="width: 28.6666%;height: 50px"><strong>Field Discipline</strong></td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%;height: 50px"><strong>Events</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 28.6666%;height: 24px">Jumps</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%;height: 24px">High jump, pole vault, long jump, triple jump</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 28.6666%;height: 24px">Throws</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%;height: 24px">Shot put, discus throw, hammer throw, javelin throw</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 28.6666%">Combined Events</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%">Heptathlon, Decathlon</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 28.6666%">Cross Country</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 28.6666%">Mountain Running</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 28.6666%">Ultra Running</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 28.6666%">Trail Running</td>
<td style="width: 71.3334%"></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2048019" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1033652038h.jpg" alt="Diamond League Armand Duplantis" /></h2>
<h2>What are the rules and regulations of track and field in major competitions like the Olympics?</h2>
<strong>Sprinting Rules</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>Most of the sprinting events from 100m to 5000m conduct qualifying rounds before the finals. Usually heats, semifinals, and then the finals. The top three on the finals scoreboard take home gold, silver, and bronze.</li>
 	<li>Sprints, hurdles, and relay races feature starting blocks, followed by the firing of a pistol to commence the race. If a runner starts before the fire, it's called a 'false start.' This will lead to disqualification.</li>
 	<li>100m sprints and 110m/100m hurdles comprise starts where racers are all in one line. Whereas, in the 200m, 400m, 400m hurdles, 4x100m relay, and 400m relay categories, they are placed in staggered positions.</li>
 	<li>Running outside the allocated lanes would also lead to disqualification. If an athlete is forced to cross the lane by another one so that there is no material advantage, they will not be disqualified. The same for a person who strays out or crosses the line, and in doing so, they do not get an advantage, there will be no disqualification.</li>
 	<li>The athlete whose torso crosses the vertical finish line plane will be declared the winner.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Relay Rules</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>For any of the relays, baton handover must not happen beyond the 20m changeover box. If yes, then this would amount to disqualification.</li>
 	<li>The baton should not fall or touch the ground in any way.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Middle Distance Rules</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>There are no starting blocks in these races. Also, athletes line up in an upright position. In 800m, the 8 runners will stand in staggered positions before the start. Through the first turn, they have to stay in their respective lanes, but can then break to the inside. If done very early, then can lead to disqualification.</li>
 	<li>1500m and the steeplechase have group starts, and no fixed lanes are allocated.</li>
 	<li>In steeplechase, if an athlete steps aside during a barrier, they will be disqualified. They can jump above them in any way, but no part of the foot or leg should be below the horizontal plane of the upper bar while they are attempting to clear it.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Long Distance Rules</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>The 10,000m, marathon, race walk, decathlon, and heptathlon are events that directly conduct finals with no qualifying rounds.</li>
 	<li>The starts happen in an upright position and involve no touching of the ground.</li>
 	<li>Usually, these feature mass starts. However given the possibility that there are more than 12 runners in the race, they are divided into staggered groups. The first one will have 65 percent of the athletes that usually appear on a start line.</li>
 	<li>There are no lane assignments. Track athletes can break for positions right after the commencement.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Race Walking Rules</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>The walker must be in contact with the ground continuously. Even the advancing leg should be straight from the instance when it comes in contact with the ground till it goes into the upright position.</li>
 	<li>There are anything between six and nine judges in the event. And they are free to issue warnings upon violations like leg contact or perhaps a bent knee.</li>
 	<li>If participating athletes get warnings from 3 different judges, they get disqualified. Also, if an official medical officer asks them to retire from the race, the competitors must leave.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Jumping Rules</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>High jump- The jump-off must happen from one foot. And given that the athlete makes contact with the crossbar and falls off the supports, it will be counted as a failed attempt. Also, athletes will be given 3 attempts for a particular height. The option to pass a certain height and try for the next is also available. But, if there are 2 failed attempts at a single height, and the athlete skips that to move on to the next, the next should be cleared on the first try.</li>
 	<li>Pole Vault- Participants can use a substance either on their hands or the pole to facilitate a better grip. But, tape on fingers or hands is prohibited, unless there is an open wound. Athletes are also allowed to use their poles, of any material, length, or diameter. If they break, the participants still get another go at it. However, there are three criteria for disqualification. First is when the vaulter makes the crossbar fall by touch. Second is when they move their lower hand above their upper one or their upper hand higher on the pole after leaving the ground. And third, if they steady or replace the bar while conducting the vault.</li>
 	<li>Long Jump- The measurement for the jumps is calculated from the takeoff line to the closest break in the landing area, done by any part of the participant's body. Failed attempts happen on exceeding the takeoff line while jumping, or on taking off from outside either end of the take-off board. Or perhaps touching the ground outside the landing area closer to the take-off line, in comparison to the nearest break in the sand.</li>
 	<li>Triple Jump- There are three stages of a triple jump- a hop, a step, and a jump, all done in the said sequence. Hope and jump have to be made from the same foot used for take-off, while the step involves the other. Failed attempts have identical criteria to the long jump. However, there is one exception, and that is when an athlete makes contact with the ground with their sleeping leg during a jump, it isn't considered a failure.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Decathlon and Heptathlon Rules-</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>The decathlon and heptathlon events are conducted over two consecutive days.</li>
 	<li>In both these events, 3 attempts in the long jump, shot put, discus, and javelin throw are allowed. And a single false start in track events is allowed.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Throwing Rules-</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>Shot, discuss, and hammer throw are all done from within the demarcated throwing circles. While the javelin throw features a runway. Crossing either while a throwing attempt is made will count as a failed attempt.</li>
 	<li>Also, the athletes must not exit and stay in the throwing area until the javelin or the respective implement touches the ground. And for it to be considered a valid throw, they should land within the landing zone.</li>
 	<li>Gloves are only permitted in hammer throw, while any sort of tape is not allowed unless there is an open wound on the hands or the fingers.</li>
</ul>
[caption id="attachment_688450" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-688450" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1324305797.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> EUGENE, OREGON - JUNE 18: Ryan Crouser competes in the Men's Shot Put final during day one of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track &amp; Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 18, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>What are the major track and field championships?</h2>
Some of the pivotal athletic competitions include-
<ul>
 	<li>The Athletics World Championships (Once every 2 years)</li>
 	<li>Olympic Games (Once every 4 years)</li>
 	<li>Commonwealth Games (Once every 4 years)</li>
 	<li>World Indoor Championships (Once every 2 years)</li>
 	<li>World Diamond League Meetings (Every year)</li>
 	<li>World Athletics Relays (Biennial)</li>
 	<li>Marathon Majors (Every year)</li>
 	<li>World Athletics Cross Country Championships (Biennial)</li>
 	<li>New York Marathon (Every year)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Who are the greatest track and field stars of all time?</h2>
Here are some of the most decorated track and field athletes of all time:
<table style="height: 400px;width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 29px">Name</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 29px">Country</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 29px">Event</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 29px">Olympic medals</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 29px">Personal best</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 17px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 10px">Paavo Nurmi</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 10px">Finland</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 10px">Middle and Long Distance Runner</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 10px"> 12 medals- 9G, 3S</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 10px">10000m - 30:06.2h

3000m - 8:20.4h

5000m- 14:28.2h</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Carl Lewis</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">United States

&nbsp;</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">100m,200m, Long Jump, 4x100m relay</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">10 medals- 9G, 1S</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Long Jump- 8.87

100m- 9.86

200m- 19.75</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Usain Bolt</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Jamaica</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">100m, 200m, 4x100m relay</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">8 medals- 8G</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">100m- 9.58 (WR, AR)

200m- 19.19 (WR, AR)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Jesse Owens</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">United States</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">100m, 200m, Long Jump, 4x100m relay</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">4 medals- 4G</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">100m- 10.2h

200m- 20.7h

4x100m relay- 39.8h

Long Jump- 8.13</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Allyson Felix</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">United States</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">200m, 4x400m relay, 4x100m relay, 400m</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">11 medals- 7G, 3S, 1B</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">200m- 21.69

400m- 49.26

4x100m relay- 40.82

4x400m relay- 31.16.85</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 96px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">Florence Griffith Joyner</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">United States</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">100m, 200, 4x100m relay, 4x400m relay</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">5 medals- 3G, 2S</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">100m- 10.49

200m- 21.34</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
[caption id="attachment_761704" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-761704" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-166165212.jpg" alt="Usain Bolt" width="1920" height="1280" /> Usain Bolt of Jamaica reacts as he wins the Olympic mens 200m final in a new world record time in the Birds Nest stadium, Beijing on August 20th 2008 in Beijing, China (Photo by Tom Jenkins/Getty Images). An image from the book "In The Moment" published June 2012[/caption]

&nbsp;
<table style="height: 400px;width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 96px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">Jackie Joyner-Kersee</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">United States</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">Heptathlon, Long Jump</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">6 medals- 3G, 1S, 2B</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">Heptathlon- 1331

Long Jump- 7.49</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Bob Beamon</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">United States</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Long Jump</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">1 medal- 1G</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Long Jump- 8.90</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 80px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 80px">Javie Sotomayor</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 80px">Cuba</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 80px">High Jump</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 80px">2 medals- 1G, 1S</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 80px">High Jump- 2.45 (WR)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 80px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 80px">Jan Zelezny</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 80px">Czechia</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 80px">Javelin Throw</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 80px">4 medals- 3G, 1S</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 80px">Javelin Throw- 98.48 (WR)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 96px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">&nbsp;

Haile Gebrselassie</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">Ethiopia</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">Long Distance Runner</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">2 medals- 2G</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 96px">10000m- 26:22.75

5000m- 12:39.36</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">AI Oerter</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">United States</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Discus Throw</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">4 medals- 4G</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Discus Throw- 69.46</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Sergey Bubka</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Ukraine</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Pole Vault</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">1 medal- 1G</td>
<td style="width: 20%;height: 56px">Pole Vault- 6.15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

TRACK AND FIELD

Speed. Technique. Thrill. Track and Field is a sport that incorporates all this and more. Races so electrifying that they bring the house down, speeds so blazing that you might miss them in the blink of an eye, and rivalries so intense that there is a constant tussle for dominance. Well, the recently concluded 2024 Paris Olympics provided a hearty dose of track action. And now, the ongoing Diamond League circuit is ensuring that track fans continue to be on the edge of their seats. But, do you know what the initial days of this fascinating sport looked like? Track and Field: History and evolution of the sport On the marks, set, go. If only the evolution of track and field were so easy. Instead, it was something that gradually happened over years of evolution. Ancient- One of the oldest sports to have existed, the cornerstone of track and field was laid by the Greeks, where men would exhibit their athletic talents as part of celebratory events. Initially limited to foot races, stadion and diaulos were the competitions that comprised the crux of the sport, which has been around since the first Olympics in Ancient Greece, dating back to 776 B.C. Although the Romans continued the games till 394 A.D., when it was banned, the sport saw a resurgence after the decline of the Roman empire. Tracing back to the 16th and 17th centuries, foot races had become a regular sight in Europe. Modern&#8211; The 1860s predominantly saw the wave of transformation, wherein the first championships featuring amateur men were held in England. Athletic clubs and organizations sprung up across Europe and the United States, with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) coming into being in 1887. Olympic age&#8211; 1896, was when the first Modern Olympic Games were flagged off in Athens, which included track and field in the sports that debuted. 20th century&#8211; With athletes flocking from across the world to exhibit their athletic talent, track and field&#8217;s stature elevated substantially. Technical developments fostered improvements in training and diet, and the track saw the likes of legends like Jesse Owens, Usain Bolt, Flo-Jo, etc coming out at the top. What are the major events in track and field? Track and field is a sport that covers a plethora of events under its banner. Speaking of the Olympics in particular, it features 48 events, 24 men&#8217;s events and 24 women&#8217;s. Care to know what they are?  Track Discipline Events  Sprint 100m, 200m, 400m  Middle-distance/Long-distance 800m, 1500m, 5000m, 10000m, 3000m steeplechase  Hurdles 100m hurdles, 110m hurdles, 400m hurdles  Road Running Half marathon, marathon  Race Walks 20k race walk, 35k race walk  Relays 4&#215;100 relay, 4&#215;400 relay, 4&#215;400 relay mixed  Field Discipline Events  Jumps High jump, pole vault, long jump, triple jump  Throws Shot put, discus throw, hammer throw, javelin throw  Combined Events Heptathlon, Decathlon  Cross Country  Mountain Running  Ultra Running  Trail Running   What are the rules and regulations of track and field in major competitions like the Olympics? Sprinting Rules Most of the sprinting events from 100m to 5000m conduct qualifying rounds before the finals. Usually heats, semifinals, and then the finals. The top three on the finals scoreboard take home gold, silver, and bronze. Sprints, hurdles, and relay races feature starting blocks, followed by the firing of a pistol to commence the race. If a runner starts before the fire, it&#8217;s called a &#8216;false start.&#8217; This will lead to disqualification. 100m sprints and 110m/100m hurdles comprise starts where racers are all in one line. Whereas, in the 200m, 400m, 400m hurdles, 4x100m relay, and 400m relay categories, they are placed in staggered positions. Running outside the allocated lanes would also lead to disqualification. If an athlete is forced to cross the lane by another one so that there is no material advantage, they will not be disqualified. The same for a person who strays out or crosses the line, and in doing so, they do not get an advantage, there will be no disqualification. The athlete whose torso crosses the vertical finish line plane will be declared the winner. Relay Rules For any of the relays, baton handover must not happen beyond the 20m changeover box. If yes, then this would amount to disqualification. The baton should not fall or touch the ground in any way. Middle Distance Rules There are no starting blocks in these races. Also, athletes line up in an upright position. In 800m, the 8 runners will stand in staggered positions before the start. Through the first turn, they have to stay in their respective lanes, but can then break to the inside. If done very early, then can lead to disqualification. 1500m and the steeplechase have group starts, and no fixed lanes are allocated. In steeplechase, if an athlete steps aside during a barrier, they will be disqualified. They can jump above them in any way, but no part of the foot or leg should be below the horizontal plane of the upper bar while they are attempting to clear it. Long Distance Rules The 10,000m, marathon, race walk, decathlon, and heptathlon are events that directly conduct finals with no qualifying rounds. The starts happen in an upright position and involve no touching of the ground. Usually, these feature mass starts. However given the possibility that there are more than 12 runners in the race, they are divided into staggered groups. The first one will have 65 percent of the athletes that usually appear on a start line. There are no lane assignments. Track athletes can break for positions right after the commencement. Race Walking Rules The walker must be in contact with the ground continuously. Even the advancing leg should be straight from the instance when it comes in contact with the ground till it goes into the upright position. There are anything between six and nine judges in the event. And they are free to issue warnings upon violations like leg contact or perhaps a bent knee. If participating athletes get warnings from 3 different judges, they get disqualified. Also, if an official medical officer asks them to retire from the race, the competitors must leave. Jumping Rules High jump- The jump-off must happen from one foot. And given that the athlete makes contact with the crossbar and falls off the supports, it will be counted as a failed attempt. Also, athletes will be given 3 attempts for a particular height. The option to pass a certain height and try for the next is also available. But, if there are 2 failed attempts at a single height, and the athlete skips that to move on to the next, the next should be cleared on the first try. Pole Vault- Participants can use a substance either on their hands or the pole to facilitate a better grip. But, tape on fingers or hands is prohibited, unless there is an open wound. Athletes are also allowed to use their poles, of any material, length, or diameter. If they break, the participants still get another go at it. However, there are three criteria for disqualification. First is when the vaulter makes the crossbar fall by touch. Second is when they move their lower hand above their upper one or their upper hand higher on the pole after leaving the ground. And third, if they steady or replace the bar while conducting the vault. Long Jump- The measurement for the jumps is calculated from the takeoff line to the closest break in the landing area, done by any part of the participant&#8217;s body. Failed attempts happen on exceeding the takeoff line while jumping, or on taking off from outside either end of the take-off board. Or perhaps touching the ground outside the landing area closer to the take-off line, in comparison to the nearest break in the sand. Triple Jump- There are three stages of a triple jump- a hop, a step, and a jump, all done in the said sequence. Hope and jump have to be made from the same foot used for take-off, while the step involves the other. Failed attempts have identical criteria to the long jump. However, there is one exception, and that is when an athlete makes contact with the ground with their sleeping leg during a jump, it isn&#8217;t considered a failure. Decathlon and Heptathlon Rules- The decathlon and heptathlon events are conducted over two consecutive days. In both these events, 3 attempts in the long jump, shot put, discus, and javelin throw are allowed. And a single false start in track events is allowed. Throwing Rules- Shot, discuss, and hammer throw are all done from within the demarcated throwing circles. While the javelin throw features a runway. Crossing either while a throwing attempt is made will count as a failed attempt. Also, the athletes must not exit and stay in the throwing area until the javelin or the respective implement touches the ground. And for it to be considered a valid throw, they should land within the landing zone. Gloves are only permitted in hammer throw, while any sort of tape is not allowed unless there is an open wound on the hands or the fingers. EUGENE, OREGON &#8211; JUNE 18: Ryan Crouser competes in the Men&#8217;s Shot Put final during day one of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track &amp; Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 18, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) What are the major track and field championships? Some of the pivotal athletic competitions include- The Athletics World Championships (Once every 2 years) Olympic Games (Once every 4 years) Commonwealth Games (Once every 4 years) World Indoor Championships (Once every 2 years) World Diamond League Meetings (Every year) World Athletics Relays (Biennial) Marathon Majors (Every year) World Athletics Cross Country Championships (Biennial) New York Marathon (Every year) Who are the greatest track and field stars of all time? Here are some of the most decorated track and field athletes of all time:  Name Country Event Olympic medals Personal best  Paavo Nurmi Finland Middle and Long Distance Runner  12 medals- 9G, 3S 10000m &#8211; 30:06.2h 3000m &#8211; 8:20.4h 5000m- 14:28.2h  Carl Lewis United States &nbsp; 100m,200m, Long Jump, 4x100m relay 10 medals- 9G, 1S Long Jump- 8.87 100m- 9.86 200m- 19.75  Usain Bolt Jamaica 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay 8 medals- 8G 100m- 9.58 (WR, AR) 200m- 19.19 (WR, AR)  Jesse Owens United States 100m, 200m, Long Jump, 4x100m relay 4 medals- 4G 100m- 10.2h 200m- 20.7h 4x100m relay- 39.8h Long Jump- 8.13  Allyson Felix United States 200m, 4x400m relay, 4x100m relay, 400m 11 medals- 7G, 3S, 1B 200m- 21.69 400m- 49.26 4x100m relay- 40.82 4x400m relay- 31.16.85  Florence Griffith Joyner United States 100m, 200, 4x100m relay, 4x400m relay 5 medals- 3G, 2S 100m- 10.49 200m- 21.34  Usain Bolt of Jamaica reacts as he wins the Olympic mens 200m final in a new world record time in the Birds Nest stadium, Beijing on August 20th 2008 in Beijing, China (Photo by Tom Jenkins/Getty Images). An image from the book &#8220;In The Moment&#8221; published June 2012 &nbsp;  Jackie Joyner-Kersee United States Heptathlon, Long Jump 6 medals- 3G, 1S, 2B Heptathlon- 1331 Long Jump- 7.49  Bob Beamon United States Long Jump 1 medal- 1G Long Jump- 8.90  Javie Sotomayor Cuba High Jump 2 medals- 1G, 1S High Jump- 2.45 (WR)  Jan Zelezny Czechia Javelin Throw 4 medals- 3G, 1S Javelin Throw- 98.48 (WR)  &nbsp; Haile Gebrselassie Ethiopia Long Distance Runner 2 medals- 2G 10000m- 26:22.75 5000m- 12:39.36  AI Oerter United States Discus Throw 4 medals- 4G Discus Throw- 69.46  Sergey Bubka Ukraine Pole Vault 1 medal- 1G Pole Vault- 6.15

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<h2>Alex Morgan: Net Worth in 2024, Career, Personal Life and Endorsements</h2>
<strong>Alex Morgan</strong> isn’t just a soccer player; she’s a game-changer in every sense of the word. As a superstar for the <strong>USWNT </strong>and the <strong>San Diego Wave</strong>, she’s helped redefine what it means to be a top athlete. With countless wins under her belt and career accolades including World Cups and UEFA Champions League, she has an undeniable impact on especially women's sports and has become one of the most recognizable names in soccer.
<h2><strong>Career and Achievements: From College to World Champion</strong></h2>
Born on July 2, 1989, in San Dimas, California, Alex Morgan got hooked on soccer at a young age. She started with Cypress Elite at just 14 and went on to play college ball at UC Berkeley, where she was a standout for the Golden Bears. In 2011, she became the first overall pick in the WPS Draft, joining Western New York Flash and officially kicking off her pro career.

Her journey with the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) started in 2010, but it was the 2008 U20 Women’s World Cup where she really broke through. Since then, she’s played in four <strong>FIFA</strong> <strong>World Cups, </strong>winning 2 of them, and bagged two Olympic medals—a gold in 2012 and a bronze in 2020. Morgan’s stunning 2019 World Cup performance earned her one of the top awards in U.S. sports, as she was recognized as the best female athlete of the year. With 121 goals for the USWNT, she’s one of the top scorers in U.S. soccer history.

<img class="size-medium wp-image-3195366 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Alex-Morgan-USWNT-473x315.jpg" alt="" width="473" height="315" />

Morgan’s club career has taken her from the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/soccer/national-womens-soccer-league/">NWSL</a> to Europe and back. After stints with teams like Portland Thorns and Orlando Pride, she made waves at San Diego Wave FC, scoring 16 goals in her debut season. She also had a successful stint with Olympique Lyonnais, where she won the UEFA Women’s Champions League in 2017.

After returning to the <strong>NWSL, a </strong>maternity break, and a brief stint with <strong>Tottenham Hotspur</strong> in the English FA Women’s Super League in 2020, Morgan made a homecoming in 2022 by joining <strong>San Diego Wave FC</strong>. Her first season with the Wave was nothing short of spectacular, as she scored <strong>16 goals in 19 appearances</strong>, earning the <strong>NWSL Golden Boot</strong> for top scorer. Even after more than a decade at the top, Morgan showed no signs of rust. However, she was not chosen for Emma Hayes' Paris Olympics squad which raised a lot of controversy. But the USWNT brought home the gold medal and Morgan was quite supportive to her younger teammates.

In August 2024, Alex Morgan announced her retirement from professional football, with San Diego Wave vs North Carolina Courage in NWSL on September 8th as her last dance.

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<h2><strong>Alex Morgan's Net Worth in 2024, Salary and Endorsements</strong></h2>
Morgan was notably the highest-paid athlete in 2023 according to Forbes, with a net worth of $7.8 million. However, in 2024, per Celebrity Net Worth, Alex Morgan’s net worth is estimated at <strong>$3 million</strong>, reflecting her expanding role in sports and business. Her annual salary at San Diego Wave FC stands at around $300,000, but that’s only a part of her income. Morgan has secured high-profile partnerships with some of the world’s biggest brands, such as Coca-Cola, Google, AT&amp;T, and Panasonic, showcasing her influence beyond the soccer field. In 2023, she further grew her profile by continuing collaborations and representing major companies.

Morgan's international recognition reached new heights in 2015 when she, alongside Christine Sinclair and Steph Catley, became one of the first female players featured in EA Sports' FIFA video game. By 2019, she was the face of FIFA’s story mode, further solidifying her status as a sports icon.

Alex Morgan is a co-founder of <strong>Togethxr</strong>, a media company centered around women’s empowerment, and Just Live, a CBD brand. In 2022, she further diversified her investment portfolio by taking stakes in several ventures, including the eating-disorder-treatment startup Equip, the recruiting platform Teamable, the golf-tech company TMRW Sports, and the soccer retailer Soccer Post.

In 2024, Morgan continues to give back through various causes. She was one of the first athletes to join <strong>Juan Mata’s Common Goal</strong> initiative, where players donate a portion of their salaries to charity. Plus, she’s launched her own foundation aimed at helping women and girls through sports.
<h2>Personal Life: Family and Balance</h2>
Off the field, Alex Morgan’s life is just as impressive. She’s married to MLS player Servando Carrasco, and they’ve been going strong since they tied the knot in 2014. The couple welcomed their first child, Charlie Elena Carrasco, in 2020. Morgan is a total pro when it comes to balancing motherhood with a high-profile soccer career—Charlie’s already her biggest fan! And now, as Morgan announced in her retirement message, she is having her second child.

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Morgan comes from a hardworking family. Her dad, Michael Morgan, ran a construction company, while her mom, Pamela, juggled work and an MBA to support her daughter’s soccer dreams. Clearly, Morgan was always destined for greatness with that kind of support system behind her.
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<td style="width: 80.0071%;height: 24px">Alexandra Patricia Morgan Carrasco</td>
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<td style="width: 27.7651%;height: 24px">Born</td>
<td style="width: 80.0071%;height: 24px">July 2, 1989</td>
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<td style="width: 80.0071%;height: 37px">San Dimas, California, USA</td>
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<td style="width: 80.0071%;height: 24px">French</td>
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<td style="width: 80.0071%;height: 24px">Graduated from Berkeley</td>
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<td style="width: 80.0071%;height: 24px">Michael and Pamela Morgan</td>
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<td style="width: 80.0071%;height: 24px">5'7" (1.70m)</td>
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<td style="width: 80.0071%;height: 24px">62 kg (137 lbs)</td>
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<td style="width: 80.0071%;height: 24px">Servando Carrasco (married in 2014)</td>
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<td style="width: 80.0071%;height: 24px">1 (Charlie Elena Carrasco)</td>
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<td style="width: 80.0071%;height: 24px"><strong><a href="https://www.alexmorgansoccer.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">Website</a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexmorgan13/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></strong>, and <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/alexmorgan13" target="_new" rel="noopener">X</a></strong></td>
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<h2 class="jsx-3677412058">Allyson Felix 2023: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
In terms of longevity, no other athlete comes close to Allyson Felix. She is a track runner and a field sprinter. Moreover, she won 11 Olympic medals from five consecutive Olympic Games and cemented her legacy amongst the greats. She has taken part in a lot of competitions like the 4x400-meter relay, 4x100-meter relay, 100 meters, 200 meters, and 400 meters. Likewise, she is the most decorated US track and field athlete.

[caption id="attachment_735099" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-735099 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-08-07T131244Z_7964080_SP1EH8710P3CZ_RTRMADP_3_OLYMPICS-2020-ATH-W-4X400M-FNL-000100.jpg" alt="Allyson Felix" width="1920" height="1330" /> Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's 4 x 400m Relay - Final - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - August 7, 2021. Allyson Felix of the United States celebrates after winning gold REUTERS/Phil Noble[/caption]
<h3>Early Life</h3>
The legendary sprinter was born on 18 November 1985 to Paul and Marlean. She attended school in North Hills during her early years. After that, in 2003, Track and Field News named her 'High School Athlete of the Year.' Her performances led to Adidas signing a contract in 2003 while they sponsored her college education at the University of Southern California.

She is married to Kenneth Ferguson and has a daughter named Camryn who was born in 2018.
<h3>Athletics Career</h3>
The legendary sprinter began her Olympic career at Athens Olympics in 2004 and won the silver medal in the 200-meters. Then, she became the youngest gold medalist at World Championships in Helsinki as she won 200 meters.

Her career skyrocketed from there as she added another silver medal in the 200-meter competition at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Then, she took part in the 4x400m relay with Team USA and won her first Olympic gold medal.

After her success, she decided to focus on the 200 and 400-meters events in addition to different relay events. The 2012 London Olympics saw her <a href="https://www.lottie.com/blogs/strong-women/allyson-felix-biography-for-kids" target="_blank" rel="noopener">winning</a> three gold medals in the 200 m, 4x400 m relay, and 4x100 m relay. Her medal tally made her the second American to win three gold medals in a single Olympic Games.

[caption id="attachment_761678" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-761678 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1177925276.jpg" alt="Allyson Felix" width="1920" height="1280" /> DOHA, QATAR - SEPTEMBER 29: Allyson Felix of the United States reacts after setting a new world record in the 4x400 Metres Mixed Relay during day three of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)[/caption]

More success was followed by winning numerous World Championships medals and other competitions. The sprinter did not slow down in her fourth Olympic Games at Rio 2016 as she won two gold and one silver medal in those games. After the 2017 World Championships in London where she won medals again, she took a break because of being pregnant.

Felix made her return for the 2019 World Championships in Doha as she won a gold medal in the 4?400 m mixed relay. The sprinter took part in the recent Tokyo Olympics 2020 event and cemented her legacy as one of the greatest athletes in the world. At the age of 35, she took home the bronze medal for the 400-meters competition while winning the gold medal for the 4?400 m relay. Whether she will take part in the Paris Olympics 2024 would be a question mark.
<h3>Achievements</h3>
<ul>
 	<li>Five-time Olympian (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020); 11-time Olympic <a href="https://www.teamusa.org/usa-track-and-field/athletes/allyson-felix" target="_blank" rel="noopener">medalist</a> (7 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze)</li>
 	<li>Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, bronze (400-meter), gold (4x400-meter relay)</li>
 	<li>Olympic Games Rio 2016, gold (4x100-meter relay, 4x400-meter relay), silver (400-meter)</li>
 	<li>Olympic Games London 2012, gold (200-meter, 4x100-meter relay, 4x400-meter relay), 5th (100-meter)</li>
 	<li>Olympic Games Beijing 2008, gold (4x400-meter relay), silver (200-meter)</li>
 	<li>Olympic Games Athens 2004, silver (200-meter)</li>
 	<li>Medals: 19 (14 golds, 3 silvers, 2 bronzes)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Allyson Felix Net Worth &amp; Endorsements</h3>
Allyson Felix has a <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/olympians/allyson-felix-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">net worth</a> of $4.5 million and is one of the richest athletes out there. Earlier, Nike had sponsored her for a long time. But, things went out of hand after she revealed that the company would pay 70% less the amount due to her maternity stage. Thus, she dropped from Nike and signed for Gap's Athleta as she launched her new shoe brand named Saysh.

[caption id="attachment_702575" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-702575 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1324618152.jpg" alt="Allyson Felix" width="1920" height="1280" /> EUGENE, OREGON - JUNE 20: Allyson Felix celebrates with her daughter Camryn after finishing second in the Women's 400 Meters Final on day three of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track &amp; Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 20, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h3>How to contact Allyson Felix?</h3>
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/allysonfelix" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@allysonfelix</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/allysonfelix/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@allysonfelix</a>
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<td width="151">Age</td>
<td width="450">35</td>
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<td width="450">Married to Kenneth Ferguson</td>
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<td width="151">Height</td>
<td width="450">1.68 m</td>
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<td width="151">Weight</td>
<td width="450">57 kg</td>
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<td width="151">Olympic Medals</td>
<td width="450">11</td>
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<td width="151">Nationality</td>
<td width="450">United States of America</td>
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<td width="450">2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020</td>
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<td width="450">Saysh</td>
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Allyson Felix

Allyson Felix 2023: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements In terms of longevity, no other athlete comes close to Allyson Felix. She is a track runner and a field sprinter. Moreover, she won 11 Olympic medals from five consecutive Olympic Games and cemented her legacy amongst the greats. She has taken part in a lot of competitions like the 4&#215;400-meter relay, 4&#215;100-meter relay, 100 meters, 200 meters, and 400 meters. Likewise, she is the most decorated US track and field athlete. Tokyo 2020 Olympics &#8211; Athletics &#8211; Women&#8217;s 4 x 400m Relay &#8211; Final &#8211; Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan &#8211; August 7, 2021. Allyson Felix of the United States celebrates after winning gold REUTERS/Phil Noble Early Life The legendary sprinter was born on 18 November 1985 to Paul and Marlean. She attended school in North Hills during her early years. After that, in 2003, Track and Field News named her &#8216;High School Athlete of the Year.&#8217; Her performances led to Adidas signing a contract in 2003 while they sponsored her college education at the University of Southern California. She is married to Kenneth Ferguson and has a daughter named Camryn who was born in 2018. Athletics Career The legendary sprinter began her Olympic career at Athens Olympics in 2004 and won the silver medal in the 200-meters. Then, she became the youngest gold medalist at World Championships in Helsinki as she won 200 meters. Her career skyrocketed from there as she added another silver medal in the 200-meter competition at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Then, she took part in the 4x400m relay with Team USA and won her first Olympic gold medal. After her success, she decided to focus on the 200 and 400-meters events in addition to different relay events. The 2012 London Olympics saw her winning three gold medals in the 200 m, 4&#215;400 m relay, and 4&#215;100 m relay. Her medal tally made her the second American to win three gold medals in a single Olympic Games. DOHA, QATAR &#8211; SEPTEMBER 29: Allyson Felix of the United States reacts after setting a new world record in the 4&#215;400 Metres Mixed Relay during day three of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) More success was followed by winning numerous World Championships medals and other competitions. The sprinter did not slow down in her fourth Olympic Games at Rio 2016 as she won two gold and one silver medal in those games. After the 2017 World Championships in London where she won medals again, she took a break because of being pregnant. Felix made her return for the 2019 World Championships in Doha as she won a gold medal in the 4?400 m mixed relay. The sprinter took part in the recent Tokyo Olympics 2020 event and cemented her legacy as one of the greatest athletes in the world. At the age of 35, she took home the bronze medal for the 400-meters competition while winning the gold medal for the 4?400 m relay. Whether she will take part in the Paris Olympics 2024 would be a question mark. Achievements Five-time Olympian (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020); 11-time Olympic medalist (7 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze) Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, bronze (400-meter), gold (4&#215;400-meter relay) Olympic Games Rio 2016, gold (4&#215;100-meter relay, 4&#215;400-meter relay), silver (400-meter) Olympic Games London 2012, gold (200-meter, 4&#215;100-meter relay, 4&#215;400-meter relay), 5th (100-meter) Olympic Games Beijing 2008, gold (4&#215;400-meter relay), silver (200-meter) Olympic Games Athens 2004, silver (200-meter) Medals: 19 (14 golds, 3 silvers, 2 bronzes) Allyson Felix Net Worth &amp; Endorsements Allyson Felix has a net worth of $4.5 million and is one of the richest athletes out there. Earlier, Nike had sponsored her for a long time. But, things went out of hand after she revealed that the company would pay 70% less the amount due to her maternity stage. Thus, she dropped from Nike and signed for Gap&#8217;s Athleta as she launched her new shoe brand named Saysh. EUGENE, OREGON &#8211; JUNE 20: Allyson Felix celebrates with her daughter Camryn after finishing second in the Women&#8217;s 400 Meters Final on day three of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track &amp; Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 20, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) How to contact Allyson Felix? Twitter: @allysonfelix Instagram: @allysonfelix  Age 35  Marital Status Married to Kenneth Ferguson  Height 1.68 m  Weight 57 kg  Olympic Medals 11  Nationality United States of America  Olympic Appearances 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020  Endorsements Saysh

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Megan Rapinoe

Megan Rapinoe- Net Worth 2023, Personal Life, and Career USWNT forward Megan Rapinoe is a superstar in women&#8217;s soccer. She has been instrumental in the national team&#8217;s success for years. Her performances during the 2019 World Cup will live in everyone&#8217;s memory; likewise, won the Best FIFA Women&#8217;s Player Of The Year. Megan Rapinoe?s Net Worth Megan Rapinoe?s net worth is estimated to be about $5 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth. Over the years, the USWNT soccer star has established one of the finest legacies in women?s soccer history. She is one of the true pioneers, along with Alex Morgan, to help develop the women?s counterpart of the game in the US. Jul 5, 2021; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; USA forward Megan Rapinoe (15) reacts to the crowd during the send-off celebration after defeating Mexico during a USWNT Send-off Series soccer match at Pratt &amp; Whitney Stadium. USA defeated Mexico 4-0. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports Megan Rapinoe ranks 19th on Forbes? highest-paid women athletes in the world as of 2022. The USWNT star made about $5.7 million in 2022. As per Marca, Rapinoe cashes out about $250,000 as her base salary per season. Megan Rapinoe?s family and early career Megan Rapinoe was born in Redding, California, to Jim and Denise Rapinoe. Her parents raised her along with her five other siblings. Rapinoe has an identical twin. The USWNT star and her twin sister also have another brother and sister, Michael and Jenny, who came from Denise?s older marriage. Soccer: Women s Friendly-USA vs Ireland May 10, 2015 San Jose, CA, USA USA midfielder Megan Rapinoe 15, right kisses her mother Denise Rapinoe left before the match against Ireland at Avaya Stadium. San Jose Avaya Stadium CA USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xKylexTeradax 8559759 Jim Rapinoe currently works as a building contractor after his service in the US Army. Rapinoe has often credited the success she has achieved to Denise, her mother. Rapinoe played for Elk Grove Pride club, a soccer team in Sacramento. She also developed a keen interest in basketball during her freshman and sophomore years. She played for the U-14 National California State Olympic Development Program in 1999, followed by the regional ODP in 2002. In 2004, she got an opportunity to play for the McDonald?s All-American Girls High School Soccer West Team. The USWNT star grew up initially watching her brother play soccer. Inspired by him, Rapinoe started playing soccer too. However, Brian Rapinoe became a severe drug addict and couldn?t continue playing soccer. Megan and her twin sister, Rachael Rapinoe, continued to focus on their soccer career. The sport was also a way for the Rapinoe twin sisters to get away from the drug abuse in rural California. Megan Rapinoe?s twin sister Rachael Rapinoe is Megan?s identical twin sister. They grew up in a rural, religious area in California. The relationship between them grew after both of them realized that they were gay. They didn?t discover their sexuality right until they went to university. Rachael Rapinoe once revealed that her twin sister was the one who outed her to her parents. Mandatory Credit: Photo by BPI/Shutterstock 10329049go Rachael Rapinoe, sister of Megan Rapinoe of USA smiles after Team USA wins the Women s World Cup USA v Netherlands, FIFA Women s World Cup Final, Football, Stade de Lyon, France &#8211; 07 Jul 2019 USA v Netherlands, FIFA Women s World Cup Final, Football, Stade de Lyon, France &#8211; 07 Jul 2019 PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTXHUNxGRExMLTxCYPxROMxBULxUAExKSAxONLY Copyright: xBPI/Shutterstockx 10329049go Rachael played soccer along with her twin sister at the University of Portland. Rachael was also named in the U-23 American women?s national team back in 2006. She then signed a deal with Stjarnan Women, a women?s soccer club in Iceland. However, she had to forcefully retire from the sport in 2012 after she tore her knee ligament again. After her career-ending injury, Rachael decided to put her knowledge of the game to good use. She pursued her Master?s in Health Studies and Exercise from Portland State University and graduated in 2016. Rachael was part of a joint venture called Rapinoe SC with her twin sister. During that time, Rachael used to host clinics for young soccer players in the country. However, the soccer twins shut down the business venture in 2020. Rachael then co-founded ?Mendi?, a CBD products company that helps sports persons constantly maintain their strength and health. Megan Rapinoe?s club career Rapinoe played in the WPS from 2009 to 2011. The USWNT star started off her journey with Chicago Red Stars, who made her the second overall pick in the 2009 WPS draft. Rapinoe was named to the league?s all-star team in her first season. She moved to Philadelphia Independence in 2010 after Chicago Stars ceased its operations. After a successful two-year stint, the WPS suspended operations, leaving Rapinoe and hundreds of other players as free agents. In 2011, Rapinoe joined Sydney FC as a guest player. In 2012, Rapinoe followed a few of her national teammates to play with Seattle Sounders Women. She used to play for the club in between camps while they prepared for the 2012 Summer Olympics. Rapinoe signed a six-month deal with Olympique Lyonnais in 2013. She managed to score two goals in six games as a left winger. In that same season, Rapinoe became only the fifth American woman in soccer history to play in a UEFA Champions League final. She ended her season with two goals and one assist in the Champions League. Bildnummer: 13379919 Datum: 13.04.2013 Copyright: imago/PanoramiCMorgane Rapinoe (lyon) FOOTBALL : Lyon vs Juvisy &#8211; Ligue des champions feminine &#8211; 13/04/2013 FredericChambert/Panoramic PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRAxITAxBEL ; Fussball Frauenfussball Damen Champions League FCF Olympique 2012 xas x0x 2013 quer Rapinoe had a fine start to the 2013-14 season, scoring three goals in eight league games. OL?s stint didn?t last very long in the Champions League after they were knocked out in the Round of 16. OL then announced that Rapinoe would return to Seattle Reign FC for the latter half of the 2013 season. Her tenure in France saw her score 8 goals in 28 matches. Megan Rapinoe has happily settled in Seattle Reign FC (now called OL Reign). The USWNT star had an instant impact in her first season. Despite playing only half a season, Rapinoe was the club?s leading goal scorer with five goals. In the 2013-14 season, Rapinoe was pivotal to her team?s success. Unfortunately, Reign couldn?t get past FC Kansas City in the Championship final. Several years later, Reign FC crowned Megan Rapinoe and 11 other players as legends of the club. The USWNT star joined an exclusive club of 36 other legends. Rapinoe was supposed to leave Reign after the 2022 season. However, she committed to the club for the eleventh consecutive season. Megan Rapinoe?s international career After making her debut for the US under-16 national soccer team in 2002, Rapinoe became a mainstay in the team. Between 2003-2005, her appearance for the US Under-19 team saw her score nine goals in 21 appearances. Her senior team debut happened on July 23, 2006. The match against Taiwan saw her score the first goal of her career in the US jersey. However, Rapinoe, unfortunately, picked up two separate ACL injuries. The USWNT star also ended up missing the 2007 FIFA Women?s World Cup due to those injuries. In 2009, Rapinoe scored the match-winning goal against Norway in the group stage. After winning the group stage, the US succumbed to Sweden in the championship final after losing in the penalty shootout. By 2010, Megan Rapinoe had become a mainstay in the USWNT. The fans weren?t surprised after seeing her name on the 2011 World Cup roster. However, the USWNT?s World Cup campaign came to a tragic end as Rapinoe?s side lost against Japan in the World Cup final. Rapinoe had a fine tournament after scoring one goal and managing three assists in six games. Rapinoe continued the winning form from the London Olympics into the 2015 FIFA Women?s World Cup. Even though the USWNT won the World Cup, Rapinoe?s campaign came to a premature end after she tore her anterior cruciate ligament. The 2019 World Cup saw Rapinoe cementing her legacy as one of the best soccer players. At the age of 34, she also became the oldest woman to score in a FIFA World Cup final. The US team defeated the Netherlands 2-1 in the final while Rapinoe won the Golden Boot with 6 goals; including one in the final. She also won the Golden Ball award as the best player of the tournament. Despite all the success she had during her career, the 2012 London Olympics saw a different side of Rapinoe. The disappointment of losing to Japan at the 2011 World Cup final still lingered as Rapinoe and co avenged that loss with a 2-1 victory in the final. She finished the campaign with three goals and four assists. She also scored a memorable goal directly from the corner. Many ?Team of Tournaments? had Rapinoe?s name on their team. The USWNT star managed to score twice in a memorable 4-3 win against Australia. The USWNT returned home with a bronze medal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Megan Rapinoe?s activism and philanthropy People from all across the globe recognize Rapinoe for her work for the LGBTQ community. She is directly involved with organizations like the Gay, Lesbian &amp; Straight Education Network (GLSEN) and Athlete Ally. Rapinoe established a gender-neutral lifestyle brand called ?re-inc? in 2019. Other than that, Rapinoe has also been extremely vocal about gender discrimination. She was also one of the pioneers to achieve ?equal pay? between men?s and women?s soccer in the US. Megan Rapinoe?s wife: Sue Bird Sue Bird is a former American WNBA player. Due to her father being Jewish, Bird currently holds Israeli and American citizenship. She and Megan Rapinoe were the first same-gender couple to feature on the cover of the ?Body Issue? of ESPN The Magazine. Megan Rapinoe announced her engagement with basketball star Sue Bird in 2020. However, in multiple interviews, the celebrity couple has mentioned that they aren?t in a hurry to get married. They met during the 2016 Summer Olympics and started dating. In 2017, Sue Bird took the bold step of coming out as gay when she announced her relationship with the USWNT star. She spent her entire professional career at Seattle Storm for over two decades. Bird is also the only WNBA player to win a title in three different decades. She?s also played basketball overseas for three other clubs, namely Dynamo Moscow, Spartak Moscow Region, and UMMC Ekaterinburg. Megan Rapinoe?s Net Worth is estimated to be about $5 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth. On the other hand, Sue Bird?s net worth is estimated to be around $8 million. Hence, the celebrity couple?s combined net worth should be about $13 million. Find out which one of them is wealthier here. Megan Rapinoe?s endorsements? Nike: In December 2021, Megan Rapinoe announced ?Victory Redefined?, her partnership with Nike. Rapinoe&#8217;s deal with the elite sportswear brand is not just about marketing. It was mainly about what victories mean to different communities of people. The exclusive collaboration included a range of caps, geometric print ponchos, training wear, and travel fleeces. Visa: In 2019, Visa decided to make a ?substantial? investment in women?s soccer. The company revealed that Megan Rapinoe would join their roster of athletes. Visa became the first brand partner of the Players of Match Award at a Women?s World Cup. BodyArmor: She signed the contract in 2018 and it was basically a personal endorsement deal. Luna Bars: In 2019, Luna Bar announced that it would give $31,250 each to all 23 soccer players named in the 2019 USWNT World Cup squad. This was mainly to bridge the gap of unequal wages between the men?s and women?s teams. Victoria&#8217;s Secret: In 2021, Victoria?s Secret ditched their actual ?angels? for a new set of faces. Megan Rapinoe was one of the new faces that were introduced. The women?s lingerie brand wanted to advocate for female empowerment. Other brands Rapinoe endorses are Samsung?and Hulu. Megan Rapinoe?s subway commercial Megan Rapinoe was part of a Subway commercial along with Serena Williams, Tom Brady, and Stephen Curry in 2021. The ad campaign was basically to convince people to switch toward a healthier option. Subway released the ad campaign after Megan Rapinoe controversially kneeled down on one knee for the National Anthem at the Tokyo Olympics. The USWNT star did nothing wrong in the ad. It was just her past activities that angered an already angry audience. People threatened Subway to take the ads down, otherwise they would boycott the brand. Megan Rapinoe?s hairstyle Megan Rapinoe has pink hair. As the USWNT star has dealt with social injustice for most of her life, she once claimed that pink hair was just a fun way in which she could express her individuality. Megan Rapinoe?s tattoos W: The W on her right wrist stands for ?Warrior Woman? to represent that the women in her family were warriors. Nature Ran Her Course: This tattoo is on Megan Rapinoe?s left bicep. It says ?Nature Ran Her Course? and it seems like a personal belief she holds. Mammers: This tattoo is on Rapinoe?s left wrist. Mammers in the short form of her mother?s nickname, ?Mammer Jammers?. The tattoo is scripted in Sue Bird, her current partner?s handwriting. California: This tattoo is located on her right bicep. The tattoo is the outline of her hometown, Redding. Three Triangles: This tattoo is located behind her right arm. The tattoo is basically three interconnected triangles. However, she has never spoken about it. Megan Rapinoe kneels down during National Anthem Megan Rapinoe wanted to draw the nation?s attention toward police brutality and racial inequality. She wanted to have more two-sided conversations regarding racism in America. She refused to stand because she first wanted white people to actually stand in support of people of different backgrounds. Megan Rapinoe took a knee in two consecutive games in 2016. The first instance was before the game against Thailand. US Soccer then released a public statement that stated that all players must stand and honor the flag. However, Rapinoe continued to remain on strike and did the same thing before their next game against the Netherlands, too. ORLANDO, FL &#8211; JANUARY 18: Several United States players including United States forward Megan Rapinoe 15 and United States defender Crystal Dunn 19 are seen taking a kneel during the singing of the national anthem in action during an International Friendly, L?nderspiel, Nationalmannschaft match between United States and Colombia on January 18, 2021, at Explora Stadium in Orlando, FL. Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire SOCCER: JAN 18 Women s &#8211; Colombia at USA Icon164210118147 In her book, One Life, Rapinoe mentioned that she couldn?t imagine the impact that her actions had on the entire world. Several years later, different sports players worldwide kneeled as a team before their matches. When will Megan Rapinoe retire? Megan Rapinoe has never seriously considered retirement. She did take a short break from the sport. However, she then found ?renewed joy and passion? and was back in no time. Her main reason for contemplating retirement was frequent injuries. How to contact Megan Rapinoe? Facebook,?Instagram,?Twitter,?Website,?YouTube, Email  Full name Megan Anna Rapinoe  Born July 5, 1985  Place of birth Redding, California, US  Gender Female  Height 5ft 6in (168 cm)  Profession Soccer player  Playing Position Midfielder, Winger  Jersey Number 15  Religion Christianity  Nationality American  Ethnicity Italian, Irish, English  Net Worth $5 million  Parents Jim Rapinoe, Denise Rapinoe  Siblings Rachael Rapinoe, Brian Rapinoe  Twin Rachael Rapinoe  Marital Status Engaged  Wife? N/A  Children N/A

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