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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

The surprising day jobs of 15 US Olympians, from a clown to a dentist

Many Olympians maintain full-time jobs alongside elite training because athletic earnings and limited national support often do not cover living and training expenses.
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fromFortune
2 weeks ago

U.S. Olympians earn just 5% of what Singapore pays-many are forced to juggle jobs as baristas, brokers, and dentists just to get by | Fortune

Many Olympic athletes earn little or nothing from competing while training costs often exceed earnings, leaving athletes financially insecure despite occasional country or donor payouts.
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