Many try, but few ever make it. As competitors trained from a very early age, professional athletes need to show tenacity to rise to the highest levels and make a living from their passion.
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Fun fact
At the Olympic Games, two disciplines are still closed to men: rhythmic gymnastics and synchronised swimming. All over the world, groups and petitions are gathering more and more pace to open up these disciplines to male athletes too.