Team USA athletes to receive $200K for Olympic, Paralympic Games participation
A new program means US athletes who compete at the Olympics or Paralympics will be eligible to receive thousands in post-retirement benefits.
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Remember Their Names! These Are the Athletes to Keep an Eye on Ahead of Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics
And I've lived in Tokyo for a while, so it really means a lot for me to go back, to represent my family, but also my country," says the athlete, 28, ahead of karate's Olympic debut. "I'm going ...
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Many U.S. Olympians struggle to get by. Now they’ll get a $100,000 retirement boost
For many U.S. Olympic athletes, going for gold can also mean going broke as they shell out thousands of dollars for elite coaching and equipment while forgoing employment to train around the clock.
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U.S. Olympic committee announces $100 million grant to fund athletes into their future
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee on Wednesday announced a $100 million grant to provide long-term financial support for future Olympic athletes. The gift, the largest donation in ...