Representing your nation in the Olympics is every athlete’s dream. But only selected few get to fulfill this dream.
Those who get to represent their country in Olympics, become overnight stars.
They become inspiration for upcoming young athletes.
Three-time US Olympian, Suzy Favor-Hamilton, confessed of working as a call girl for a Las Vegas escort.
Favor Hamilton began running at age nine. She attended and competed
at Stevens Point Area Senior High, graduating in 1986. Coached by Peter
Tegen, she became one of the top middle distance runners in the USA in
the 1990s.
Favor Hamilton competed in the Summer Olympics in 1992, 1996 and
2000. She finished 11th in her qualifying round race in the 1500 metres
in 1992, 4th in her qualifying race in the 800 metres in 1996.
Hamilton made to the
finals of the 1500 metres in 2000 with the second best qualifying time
(1/100th of a second slower than the best by the eventual winner) and
led into the final lap of the final.
Favor Hamilton said she deliberately fell during the women's 1500m
race at 2000 Summer Olympics, when it became clear that she could not
win a medal.
Hamilton won the Big Ten award from 1998 to 1990.
The tall blond also appeared in television ads, being the face of many famous sports clothing brands, including Nike and Reebok.
Favor-Hamilton entertained men in luxurious hotels all across America, being paid $600 per hour for her services.
The 44-year-old mother
and wife introduced herself to clients as Kelly Lundy, but some managed
to recognize the sports star, putting an end to her double life.
The middle distance runner said she has been experiencing
psychological problems due to the suicide of her brother and postpartum
depression.
She also revealed that her husband, Mark Hamilton, knew of what she was doing, but just couldn’t stop her.
The Olympian says she now plans to undergo a course of psychological rehabilitation to be able to return to normal life.
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