Olympic Professionalism Shift
The IOC's evolution from amateurism to professional athletes was significantly influenced by the rise of television and the Soviet Union's training programs. Canada’s protests in the 1970s highlighted the tension between amateur and professional standards, leading to a gradual acceptance of full-time competitors. By the 1990s, endorsements became commonplace across sports, marking a dramatic shift from the early days of the Olympics.In this clip
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