COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The top three finishers in individual Olympic-distance swimming events at the Grand Prix Series will receive prize money.
USA Swimming said Monday that new sponsor Arena is putting up $150,000 for the six-meet series.
In each event, winners will receive $500, second-place finishers will earn $300 and third-place will be worth $100. Swimmers with remaining NCAA eligibility won’t be able to accept prize money.
Previously, the overall points leader throughout the series received $20,000.
Prize money will be retroactively awarded for the Minnesota Grand Prix, which was held in November.
