Why don’t we treat speedrunning like other esports?

Speedrunning is an organised, highly competitive and measured form of gaming with millions of fans worldwide and a hugely passionate and dedicated community. So why don't we count it as esports?

A colourful stylised version of a computer game level map with funfair-style towers representing the levels

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