The bidding process for the 2021 World Championships in Athletics — the first global track and field championships awarded to the United States —- remains under scrutiny as investigators continue to probe bribery allegations at several international events.
French prosecutors are investigating cash-for-vote allegations that may have played a role in Hayward Field at the University of Oregon’s selection as the site for the championships, Reuters reported on Friday. Vin Lananna, who took over as the president of USA Track & Field in December, led a local group that secured the 2021 championships. …
In other news, Ken Goe reports that Tracktown may be having trouble raising money for the Hayward Field tart-up project.
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