This. The amount of effort and time that it takes to be an olympic athlete is crazy. I’ve actually met quiet a few in person, through the work I do. Even their ‘light training’ days are insane. Which is why I love the Olympic Games so much, regardless of IOC rulings.
biggest advantage is just having the funds/support network available to dedicate your whole life to X sport
This. The amount of effort and time that it takes to be an olympic athlete is crazy. I’ve actually met quiet a few in person, through the work I do. Even their ‘light training’ days are insane. Which is why I love the Olympic Games so much, regardless of IOC rulings.