Is competing on the world stage worth it if it barely pays the rent?
In this episode, Olympic discus thrower Veronica Fraley opens up about the hidden costs of going for gold and why being one of the best athletes in the world doesn’t always mean financial security.
From representing Team USA in Paris to working part-time as a pharmacy tech, Veronica walks us through the real numbers behind elite athletics: the $15/hour day job, the $4K quarterly stipend from USATF and the reality of relying on savings to stay in the sport. She shares what it's like to go viral for being broke, the backlash from her school and the unexpected support she received from Alexis Ohanian and Flavor Flav.
This episode is a must-watch for anyone who’s ever admired an Olympian and wondered: how do they actually make a living?
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