Elite athletes 'running on empty' as costs increase

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Elite athletes 'running on empty' as costs increase
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Australia’s elite athletes are facing financial difficulty with many reporting incomes that fall below the poverty line. Almost half of those surveyed in the Australian Sports Foundation's 'Running on Empty' report are struggling to make ends meet. If the issue isn't addressed, the Foundation warns…

Australia’s elite athletes are facing financial difficulty with many reporting incomes that fall below the poverty line. Almost half of those surveyed in the Australian Sports Foundation's"Running on Empty" report are struggling to make ends meet. If the issue isn't addressed, the Foundation warns Australia could lose its top talents.Australia’s top athletes are experiencing financial distress with many earning below poverty line.

The Australian sports foundation report which surveyed 2,304 athletes across 60 sports found that two out of every three athletes aged 18 to 34 have considered leaving their sport. She has started a self-funding campaign with the help of the Australian Sports Foundation to help cover the expected $50,000 dollar cost.

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