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For the athletes, the Olympics isn't about money. It about the glory of being an Olympian. And they are willing to sacrifice everything to get there. Most are
by finid 10y ago
For the athletes, the Olympics isn't about money. It about the glory of being an Olympian. And they are willing to sacrifice everything to get there.
Most are already making more than enough before the Olympics comes around, so whatever they make at the Olympics is just a bonus.
By the way, what the USA pays medal winners is not bad for a few days of work.
- sdenton4 10y agoYeah, but it's crap pay for years of work. People need to eat...
- zhemao 10y agoMost people don't rely on a two week gig that comes around every two to four years in order to eat.
- grumpopotamus 10y agoI disagree. The athletes are creating a substantial amount of the value of the Olympic Games and see almost none of it in return. Compare to some major professional sports where athletes receive 50% of revenue. Olympic athletes absolutely deserve their fair share.