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The Rise of the Pseudo Pro Athletes

Karen Siah, Personal Trainer | Rupert Chen, Ironman triathlete

19-Apr-16 16:00

The Rise of the Pseudo Pro Athletes

They train like pros but actually have full time jobs. They are not amateurs either  because they invest time, energy and money into their favourite sports. How has the competitive sports industry cater to this sub-group of athletes, and is it a sustainable lifestyle for the athletes? Personal Trainer Karen Siah and Ironman triathlete Rupert Chen share their views on the rise of the pseudo pro athletes. 


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