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No, the Olympics used to be a solely amateur competition when it very first started however now it is open to both professional and amateur competitors. The USA Basketball team has competed at the Olympics and you can't get much higher paid than some of them.
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Are all Olympic competitors amateurs?
Not all competitors are amateurs some are professionals. It all depends on the game being played.
What are Olympic competitors called?
Olympic competitors are called Olympiads.
Has Russia ever sent competitors to the olympic games?
Russia has sent competitors to most of the Olympic games
How much do the Olympic softball players get paid?
Olympic sportsmen/women are amateurs they do not receive payment.
What are the different Olympic events that competitors can take part in?
in the Olympic sports
Do Olympic athletes get paid for TV interviews?
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.
How many competitors in the NZ Olympic team?
1.5m
The number of competitors in the ancient olympic games?
Slime !!!!!!!
Which individual olympic event has the most competitors?
Rowing
Why was tennis dropped as olympic sport after 1924?
It was dropped when the International Tennis Federation and the International Olympic Committee had a dispute over allowing amateurs to compete.
How many competitors for the 2012 olympic rhythmic gymnastics?
800,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,
What country has the most competitors for the 2008 Olympic Games?
China
