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What 19 Olympic Athletes Do For A Living

Tony ManfredJan 24, 2014, 00:13 IST

Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesAlpine skier Vanessa-Mae is a violinist.

Many Winter Olympic sports generate little revenue or sponsorship interest.

As a result, a lot of the athletes you'll see in Sochi have day jobs.

Some athletes take odd jobs to get by, while others have full-blown careers.

They are lawyers, teachers, handymen, and restaurant managers ... as well as world-class athletes.