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.
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.
Hard skills
Soft skills
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