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Impossible to answer. The Mayan civilization had atheletes that competed for sacrfices to the gods. The pay seems to be horrible, but it fits the definition. Who's to say that other cultures didn't do the same? The Olympic games go back to the BC era, and some of them were supported so that they could train full time for the games. This too fits the definition.
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Who was the first duel professional sports athlete in the Unted States?
Jim Torpe was the first duel sport athlete ...
First athlete lto wear Nike shoes?
Ilie Nastase, the first professional athlete to sign with BRS/Nike Wikipedia.org
What is the defintion of a professional athlete?
Athlete who does it for a living.
What is an athlete that gets paid?
That athlete is called a professional.
Who was the first African American athlete to play two professional sports?
Jackie Robinson
What former NFL player was the first professional athlete to win on Dancing with the Stars?
Jerry Rice
Is Jessica Ennis a professional athlete?
jessica ennis is a profetional athlete
What is an professional athlete?
Tim Lincecum
What is the name of a person who does sports for a living?
A Sportsman but it some people say it by the sport they do for example If someone played football you may call them a football player If someone was in the olypmics you may call them an athlete ect
Which occupation do you get paid the most?
professional athlete
What training do you need to be a professional athlete?
a lot
Can you get a professional athlete to talk to your school?
Yes
