ELI5 Olympics - why the amateur vs professional line blurred?

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The Final Flight of Captain Forrester

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The Final Flight of Captain Forrester | 1. The Mystery of Tiny 05 38:05

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In late 1972, U.S. Marine Captain Ron Forrester disappeared on a bombing run into North Vietnam. Back home in Texas, his family could only wait and hope. Audio subscribers to Texas Monthly can get early access to episodes of the series, plus exclusive interviews and audio. Visit texasmonthly.com/audio to join. Go to HelloFresh.com/FLIGHT10FM to get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life.…

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Why were the Olympics so strict about amateurism in the first place? Why were professionals not allowed initially? Who was disqualified for being a professional? How did the lines between amateur and professional blur? Are there any sports left in the Olympics that still maintain that strict amateur status?

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ELI5 Olympics - why the amateur vs professional line blurred?

ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast

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ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast

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ELI5 Panama Canal - why did the original French attempt fail? 7:54

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ELI5 Blood Types - do animals have different blood types just like humans? 7:57

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