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Australia@aussie.zoneEnglish · 1 year ago

Almost half of Australia's elite athletes 'earn below the poverty line'

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Almost half of Australia's elite athletes 'earn below the poverty line'

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Australia@aussie.zoneEnglish · 1 year ago

Australia risks an exodus of top athletes ahead of the Olympics as many buckle under financial pressures and consider quitting, survey results show.

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sport is often the only realistic path out of systemic poverty for young people.

The number of people that can make a living from sport is miniscule. It’s not a realistic path to strive for. You’ve got almost as much chance of winning the lottery.

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