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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsHas anyone heard of professional swimming?
On our cable news blurbs, I saw that Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky is turning pro.
Do you think she's joining the military or becoming a lifeguard?
Why would anyone be paid to swim? Gambling?
Sneederbunk
(14,289 posts)Lindsay
(3,276 posts)a few marquee swimmers are financially sponsored by manufacturers of swim gear. It helps pay for their training, coaching, etc. There's probably some limit to the money, because as far as I know they're still eligible to compete in the Olympics, which is theoretically an amateur competition. But I believe turning pro means they can no longer compete in college sports.
tonyt53
(5,737 posts)ProfessorGAC
(64,988 posts)Almost from the moment he burst onto the scene. And, obviously, he was in the Olympics over and over.
So, clearly you're correct about them being able to still compete in the games.
And, i certainly don't begrudge him. He may have been the best ever and with the amount of work that took, getting some money for the work is totally fair.
jmowreader
(50,552 posts)Dave Starsky
(5,914 posts)lapucelle
(18,238 posts)you're considered a pro.