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IOC announces new grant for all future Olympians
Key takeaways
- Eileen Gu is among the first set of Olympians who will be able to apply for the new grant
- Every future Olympian will be able to apply for a grant of $10,000 (£7,600) for each Games they compete in, says the International Olympic Committee.
- The 'fit for the future Olympian grant' has been established to support the sporting career of Olympic athletes, or their career transition.
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Eileen Gu is among the first set of Olympians who will be able to apply for the new grant
Every future Olympian will be able to apply for a grant of $10,000 (£7,600) for each Games they compete in, says the International Olympic Committee.
The 'fit for the future Olympian grant' has been established to support the sporting career of Olympic athletes, or their career transition.
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