The world's sexiest athlete Alika Schmidt claims she turned down a “six-figure” sponsorship deal despite only earning around £600 a month.
Schmidt, 25, became one of Germany's top athletes after becoming a popular track and field star.
About four years ago, she was part of the relay team at the Tokyo Olympics.
As a result, Schmidt has achieved a cult following, boasting 4.9 million fans on Instagram and an additional 2 million fans on TikTok.
But despite her popularity, she says she only earns £611 a month from sponsorship deals.
Its fees are paid entirely by a German sports foundation called Sporthillfe.
And the only reason they're paying Schmidt is because she's on the national team.
However, the fan favorite earns money from her massive social media platform.
As a result, Schmidt was able to turn down a huge six-figure sponsorship deal because he felt “uncomfortable” with the brand.
“Two months ago I received an offer from a well-known brand,” Schmidt told Bild. “But I wasn't 100 percent behind it.
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“I couldn't be happier with that. This would be mid-to-high six figures for the campaign.
“Basically, I have to say that it is not easy for most German track and field athletes to make a living from sports.
“Of course, we get revenue from competitions. Most contests don't make money.
“Personally, I cannot live on this amount alone, because many competitions still have travel and accommodation costs that are not always covered.
“Most of us study part-time or take small jobs on the side to build a second source of income.”
