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Over time, the Greek Games became much more professionalized, and it was possible for a talented athlete to make a comfortable living off the prize money, as opposed to the earlier aristocratic amateurs. How did this system of professionalism emerge, and who was paying for these winner's purses?

by /u/Jalsavrah in /r/AskHistorians

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