The Struggle to Be an Olympian in the US (Amid Inflation)

US Olympians Aren’t Getting Financial Backing Like in Other Countries                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 August 02, 2024 | [Read Online]( US Olympians Aren’t Getting Financial Backing Like in Other Countries Your Late Night News Before you log off, before you go to bed…you should read on to see what we have to share. We’ve got some more news for you to digest and even a place for you to dream about visiting…Read on! Quote to Live By “Good business leaders create a vision, articulate the vision, passionately own the vision and relentlessly drive it to completion.” ― Jack Welch US Olympians Have Struggled with Inflation to Get to the Games In the midst of a challenging economic climate marked by a 20% rise in consumer prices since 2021, American Olympic athletes find themselves grappling with financial hurdles that mirror the struggles of millions across the nation. The inflation surge has notably impacted these athletes, who, unlike their counterparts in many other countries, receive no governmental financial support. Fred Kerley, a 29-year-old silver medalist sprinter, expressed his frustration bluntly to reporters at the USATF Grand Prix on June 8, stating, "It’s f---ed! It’s as simple as that, it’s f---ed." His sentiment underscores the dire financial conditions faced by many U.S. Olympians as they prepare for the Paris Games. The U.S. government's stance on not providing financial aid to its Olympic athletes places them at a distinct disadvantage compared to athletes from other wealthy nations. American Olympians rely heavily on private sponsorships, merchandise sales, and medal bonuses from the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. The financial strain is so severe that many athletes have resorted to taking on additional employment to make ends meet. "It’s hard to have a day job and perform at our best each and every day," Kerley added, highlighting the dual pressures of financial survival and athletic excellence. Tara Davis-Woodhall, a 25-year-old track and field teammate of Kerley, echoed these concerns at a USOPC Media Summit roundtable interview on April 17. When asked if inflation puts American athletes at a competitive disadvantage in Paris, she responded, "Probably, absolutely." Davis-Woodhall also noted that the financial strain could hinder athletes' ability to maintain an optimal Olympic lifestyle, stating, "One hundred percent." This is an advertisement [Kamala Harris is Bad News!Â]( Ever since Biden dropped out, Harris has been raking in the cash. And she’s got plans to approve the Green New Deal, provide mass amnesty for illegal immigrants, and more that could destroy the country. [Find out how you can help to keep her out of office!]( A Quick Look at the Latest Tweet Politicians say the darnest things, and we can’t help but share some of the craziest ones we’ve seen. Check out the latest we found… [tw profile: Attorney General Ken Paxton] Attorney General Ken Paxton @KenPaxtonTX [tw] 🚨BREAKING: The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in Texas's favor, finding that the federal district court abused its discretion when it ordered Texas to remove the buoys floating in the Rio Grande that prevent aliens from attempting a dangerous river crossing to enter… x.com/i/web/status/1… 1:12 AM • Jul 31, 2024 28.4K Likes 7.1K Retweets 963 Replies This email has ads brought to you by our sponsors. [tw]( [yt]( Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © 2024 The information presented here is for general educational purposes only. MATERIAL CONNECTION DISCLOSURE: You should assume the sender of this email has an affiliate relationship and/or another material connection to the persons or businesses mentioned in or linked to from this message and may receive commissions from purchases you make on subsequent web sites. You should not rely solely on information contained in this email to evaluate the product or service being endorsed. Always exercise due diligence before purchasing any product or service. 4801 Linton Blvd. #11A-636 Delray Beach, FL 33445, United States of America [[beehiiv logo]Powered by beehiiv]( [Terms of Service](