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Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 week ago

How Much Do Current U.S. Olympic Athletes Actually Get Paid? - SnowBrains

Olympic athletes are unpaid for competing; medalists receive country-determined cash awards, sponsorships provide most income, and some private pledges offer delayed or conditional payments.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks 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.
LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

American LGBTQ+ athletes struggle to find money in current social, political climate

LGBTQ+ athletes are losing sponsorships under the current political environment, jeopardizing training, competition and livelihoods.
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