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Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Andy Hirschfeld

One of the biggest hurdles for athletes on the Olympic path: Money

Some athletes are struggling to line up funds to pay for training and other expenses in the lead up to the Olympics in Paris [File: Christian Hartmann/Reuters]

In less than 100 days, athletes and spectators alike will converge in Paris, France, for an event synonymous with bringing the world together regardless of the calibre of global geopolitical tensions throughout the history of the modern Olympiad.

But with that blessing comes a hurdle on the track to the games. How to train and cover one’s costs and many athletes have turned to platforms like GoFundMe in order to fund their Olympic journey.

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