Looking at the Gymnastics and Swimming/Diving Trials, they seem to have fuller stands than T&F Trials. What’s sad about that, is that Leung (US Gymnastics president) makes $441k, and Hinchey (US Swimming and Diving president) makes $991k, compared to Seigel’s (USATF president) $3.8 million.
But what can we do about it? A lot of people were very vocal and complained when they first found out about Seigel’s salary a few years ago, but nothing changed, except he got more. It’s sad that the majority of T&F athletes competing at the Olympics and World Championships, have to hold down full time jobs while training, while the president makes millions.
Im sure he’s a good person, but geez. The pay gap is massive. Something’s gotta change, in favor of the athletes.
