By and large black athletes receive identical treatment to everyone else.

Athletes seldom received anything more than pocket money, he said.

"And he did not know that any athletes were receiving loans."

Some professional athletes receive a large amount of money annually.

Athletes on the Olympic team receive the equivalent of about $1,100 a month from the state.

Athletes at Central, on scholarship or not, receive no special favors.

The athlete is already receiving praise, but the school they are particularly interested in does not share the level of interest.

Financial assistance is offered for students, he said, but athletes receive no discount.

I was told by the Olympic officials that only athletes receive the medals.

Each athlete will also receive a training stipend of $20,000.