• Potatisen@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    I know but she’s from “the greatest country on earth”, competing at the highest level of her sport and the system she lives in can’t provide for her?

    That’s just sick.

    • AwkwardLookMonkeyPuppet@lemmy.world
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      4 months ago

      That’s the rules for the Olympics. It’s supposed to be a competition against amateur athletes. Therefore, it’s against the rules for her to receive any compensation from the government for her contributions.

      • asdfasdfasdf@lemmy.world
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        4 months ago

        I don’t think they’re saying she should be paid for her work in the Olympics. I think they’re saying she is a very talented person who, even outside of this competition, cannot afford rent, which is sad.