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Originally Posted by HOOT
I know one of the rowers in the Men's Eight and he gets $1,500 a month from the government. He says it barely pays for his food, he is still living with his mom with his wife and kids, etc. Canada does not care about it's athletes like other countries, that's for sure!
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1500/month is enough to live very frugally if you're just supporting yourself and practicing your sport. I think your friends issue is the wife and kids.