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Originally Posted by Voodooman
Let's remember the spirit of the Olympics and celebrate amateur athletes, not professionals who happen to play sports that are in the games. And before the "Yeah, but all athletes are pros now" arguments arrive, you know who I mean...basically hockey players and curlers who are recognizable media figures. Would you recognize the gold medalist in big air if she passed you on the street?
I don't even think it necessarily has to be a gold medal winner. Why not someone who did something amazing and ended up with an unexpected medal? Someone who this will be the cap for one of the best days of their life.
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That's such a blurry line though, although I'm not sure why curlers are being lumped in as recognizable media figures. For example, look at the athletes who are part of the FIS and also compete in the X-Games. The X-Games have brought those athletes very significant fame in many cases and you can't really say those are not professional athletes.