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> That aside honestly I don't see why anyone would bother to even do it for such low pay. Aren't athletes routinely given room, board, gear, and free coaching
by humanrebar 10y ago
> That aside honestly I don't see why anyone would bother to even do it for such low pay.
Aren't athletes routinely given room, board, gear, and free coaching from their governments? Aren't many events mainly for upper-class types anyway (events with horses or expensive winter gear, for example)?
If making a living isn't a concern, prestige is a really nice job perk.
- thrownblown 10y agonot in the US. the article states: "Unlike national Olympic committees in many other countries, Blackmun noted, the USOC receives no government support to help it pay athletes." the Olympic Training Center has some limited housing for athletes but you have to live in Colorado Springs.