it be unfair if they joined in
The Olympic Games that allowed professional athletes to compete were the Summer Olympics starting in 1984 and the Winter Olympics starting in 1992.
us we inspire many athletes to compete for our countries
The Olympic games are about bringing the best athletes from around the world to compete in events. Athletes compete for the chance to win the gold medal.
25 athletes compete against each other in Olumpic swimming
About 2,800 athletes are expected to compete at the 2014 Olympics.
Some athletes have dual citizenship and will compete for the country in which they can make the Olympic team.
For international fame.
no
Only people who were entered was allowed to compete in the olympic games.
No they cannot be paid if they compete in the Olympic games, they are amateurs until they are paid professionally, then they can no longer compete in the Olympic games.
5
400