 The 150 metre distance consisted of 75 metres of curved track and a 75-metre straight, a configuration that was unique to this unsanctioned event.Frankie Fredericks of Namibia, who was the four-time Olympic-silver medalist at 100 and 200 meters, voiced his displeasure over not being invited to the Toronto 150 m race.American television rights for the event were sold to CBS only a week before the event for a bargain-basement amount reported to be in the $50,000-75,000 range.