Superstars
From 1977 to 1979, Budd won three straight Canadian Superstars competitions. His victories earned him a spot in the annual World Superstars contests, produced by U.S. broadcasters ABC Sports, which Budd won each time. ABC Sports had an existing rule that three-time champions were no longer invited back as soccer player Kyle Rote Jr. and speed skater Anne Henning had each won three U.S. Superstars contests. Some believe that the rule was created specifically for Budd and refer to it as the "Budd rule." Budd believed that ABC wanted him removed from the show because he was not well known to the American TV audience. His total winnings from the Superstars contests were about $170,000.
Budd was an excellent all-rounder, doing well in each event that he competed. His best events were the 800 meter/half mile run and chin ups.
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