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11mo ago

Olympian Veronica Fraley Raises $30K After Tweet About Financial Struggles

Discus thrower Veronica Fraley receives support from Flavor Flav and Alexis Ohanian, highlighting the financial challenges faced by athletes.

EUGENE, OREGON - JUNE 27: Veronica Fraley poses with the bronze medal after placing third in the women's discus throw final on Day Seven of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field on June 27, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Veronica Fraley during the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials.
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Overview

  • Veronica Fraley's tweet about her inability to pay rent garnered significant attention and financial support.
  • Flavor Flav and Alexis Ohanian stepped in to cover her rent for the rest of 2024.
  • Fraley launched a GoFundMe that quickly raised nearly $20,000.
  • Her story underscores the financial difficulties many Olympians face despite their achievements.
  • Fraley plans to continue her athletic career and aims for future competitions.