[jacalata]

Thats not true in the slightest. I know a pro strongman who doesn't make enough in prize money to cover his training, let alone flying to contests, and I used to work in pro tennis where the bottom tier (still pro players) are borrowing money and living off relatives and national sports grants.

[throwaway9324]

I've realized that this is pretty useless to discuss on HN, with downvotes and anecdotal evidence.