He needed a graveyard shift at UPS to pay for training. Now he's a U.S. champion sprinter.

Unlike most major sports, big paydays aren't the norm in track and field. It's why before Jacory Patterson won the U.S. 400-meter championship, he had to find a second job — and he's not alone.

Aug 5, 2025 - 16:04
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He needed a graveyard shift at UPS to pay for training. Now he's a U.S. champion sprinter.
Unlike most major sports, big paydays aren't the norm in track and field. It's why before Jacory Patterson won the U.S. 400-meter championship, he had to find a second job — and he's not alone.

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