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Same as the Olympics in the amateur only days.
by mhb 8y ago
Same as the Olympics in the amateur only days.
- all2 8y agoThis isn't quite true. Many olympic athletes from the U.S.A. have day jobs. [edit] Don't believe me? Here, read this: http://mentalfloss.com/article/84182/day-jobs-15-olympic-athletes http://mentalfloss.com/article/84182/day-jobs-15-olympic-ath... [/edit]
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- mhb 8y agoI certainly believe you that it is not possible to make a living in most sports. My point was that an amateur-only rule is a big advantage for athletes who don't need to work and excludes many who might be able to earn money in an Olympic sport.