The life of a professional athlete is far from relaxing, and Swimming Australia has asked that athletes be paid a full-time wage or run the risk of losing them to the sport. 4BC's callers - including the parent of a London 2012 medal winner - weigh in on the issue. 

<p>The life of a professional athlete is far from relaxing, and Swimming Australia has asked that athletes be paid a full-time wage or run the risk of losing them to the sport. 4BC's callers - including the parent of a London 2012 medal winner - weigh in on the issue. </p>

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