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Originally Posted by origami
Many of the college athletes will turn down the honorarium anyway, if they wish to compete in college and retain their amateur status. A college scholarship may benefit them much more than the $25k (minus taxes, of course) they are awarded for a gold medal!
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I know Jordyn Wieber has forfeited her eligibility to compete in college since she turned pro
A lot have to do it in order to continue to train at an elite level and have sponsors pay for their travel and support.