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When we watch the Olympics, we see the podium moments—the gold medals, the national anthems, and the emotional celebrations.
What we don’t see is what happens between Olympic Games.
Many Olympic athletes aren’t full-time professionals. In fact, because the United States doesn’t directly fund Olympic athletes, many Team USA competitors balance intense training with everyday careers.
In this episode of the Last Night’s Game podcast, Amy and Scott explore the surprising reality of how Olympians make money and the fascinating day jobs they hold while chasing Olympic dreams.
You’ll meet athletes who are:
• Realtors selling homes between competitions
• Dentists treating patients while training for the Olympics
• Engineers balancing demanding careers with elite sports
• Baristas working in family coffee shops during the off-season
• Emergency room doctors juggling hospital shifts and Olympic training
Along the way, we unpack the financial realities of Olympic sports, including the cost of competing, the bonuses for winning medals, and the new $100M donation to support U.S. Olympians and Paralympians.
It’s a reminder that the athletes we cheer for every four years are often balancing Olympic dreams with real-world responsibilities—and that might make their achievements even more impressive.
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