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I was reading the thread on the age of male swimmers and the mention of the pro status made me wonder how much these men and women actually make. Anyone have an idea of the income levels of the top men and women in the sport and how many actually are making a living in the sport?
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Spudfin
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The article I read about Vendt's lawsuit said Tyr was paying him $80K per year. I have heard (with no data though) that Phelps is in 7 figures. But that includes Speedo, Visa, and a few others.
My guess is most of the "pros" are like Vendt. They can make a reasonable living. Coughlin, Hoff, and Lochte are in the top group (but below Phelps); others like Peirsol and Hansen probably above Vendt but below the top group.
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The article I read about Vendt's lawsuit said Tyr was paying him $80K per year. I have heard (with no data though) that Phelps is in 7 figures. But that includes Speedo, Visa, and a few others.
My guess is most of the "pros" are like Vendt. They can make a reasonable living. Coughlin, Hoff, and Lochte are in the top group (but below Phelps); others like Peirsol and Hansen probably above Vendt but below the top group.
