Although it may come as a surprise, some women who compete at the top levels of athletics seem to live that way.
In a news survey of professional British athletes, almost 33% of the 143 participants stated they had thought about quitting sports due to the problem of living expenses.
Over 75% of respondents claimed to make less than £30,000 annually from sports, with over 40% making less than £10,000 and over 10% making less than £20,000.
In April 2023, the average pay in the United Kingdom was £34,963, as per data from the Office for National Statistics. The national living wage for individuals over twenty-three. A 35-hour workweek may earn you up to £18,964 annually.
The vast spectrum of difficulties facing sportswomen were covered in the news report, which was released on Monday. This week, we will be addressing these tales in a series of stories.
A confidential survey was requested of the respondents to complete. 143 athletes responded to the survey that was distributed to 615 athletes in 28 different sports.
British athletes who participate for their country at the senior level or at the top club level in their respective sports and are older than sixteen were asked to complete the questionnaire.
