Edmonton's Marco Arop out after sixth-place finish in 800m semifinal in Budapest
The World Athletics Ultimate Championship saw three Canadian stars eliminated Friday, with medals replaced by a US$10-million prize pool for event winners.
Why it matters
Arop, an Edmonton-based Canadian record holder in the 800m, was among the athletes vying for a share of the event's US$10-million prize pool.
Marco Arop, who competes for Canada in the 800 metres, was eliminated from the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest after finishing sixth in his semifinal with a time of one minute 44.21 seconds. Ireland's Mark English won the heat in 1:43.74.
Two other Canadian athletes also failed to advance on the day. Audrey Leduc of Gatineau, Que., placed 14th in the women's 100-metre semifinal, while Sade McCreath of Ajax, Ont., finished 17th. Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia posted the fastest time in that event at 10.73 seconds.
Unlike the Olympics or world championships, the Ultimate Championship does not award medals. Instead, athletes compete for a share of a US$10-million prize pool, with each event winner receiving $150,000. The three-day competition continues through Sunday.
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