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Former Olympic runner admits she was a prostitute

Suzy Favor Hamilton, a three-time Olympian who capitalized on her wholesome image as an elite runner, mother and wife to land lucrative endorsement deals and motivational speaking engagements, has admitted to leading a double life for the last year as a high-priced call girl.

In a stunning confessional via her Twitter account following a story published on thesmokinggun.com, Favor Hamilton wrote that she was drawn to escorting "in large part because it provided many coping mechanisms for me when I was going through a very challenging time with my marriage and my life."

SOURCE: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

I know she's dealt with some demons, but she seemed to be doing quite well for herself.

She starred in a Nike ad in 2000, a play off slasher flicks. It was criticized for objectifying women. (Make sure your speakers are turned down - it starts with bloodcurdling screams.)

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sweeetkiwi 21st-Dec-2012 04:58 am (UTC)

not that big of a deal, she didn't kill anyone

speedychi 21st-Dec-2012 04:58 am (UTC)

hey, i mean...werent we all?

noneformethanx 21st-Dec-2012 04:58 am (UTC)

I hope this doesn't send her in a downward spiral :-(

josiefier 21st-Dec-2012 04:58 am (UTC)

At least she's a high-priced call girl? Really, it's sad either way.

dubiously 21st-Dec-2012 05:02 am (UTC)

600/hr isn't really high though.

brandon198403 21st-Dec-2012 05:08 am (UTC)

apparently she went as high as $6,000 :/

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wauwy 21st-Dec-2012 05:48 am (UTC)

brb, switching lines of work

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r0ckthec4sbah 21st-Dec-2012 09:46 am (UTC)

what is high?

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riookierin 21st-Dec-2012 03:29 pm (UTC)

anna_bea2 21st-Dec-2012 05:00 am (UTC)

:( I hope she's getting the support she needs

sweeetkiwi 21st-Dec-2012 05:00 am (UTC)

woo mke!

winniechili 21st-Dec-2012 05:01 am (UTC)

her husband knew about her escort work and that "he tried to get me to stop. He wasn't supportive of this at all."

YOU DON'T SAY

muzicnem 21st-Dec-2012 05:02 am (UTC)

lol ikr

I'm surprised he even knew.

amkf 21st-Dec-2012 04:25 pm (UTC)

I'm just amazed they're still together.

ebertrules 21st-Dec-2012 05:01 am (UTC)

Her poor husband :(

shiningautumn 21st-Dec-2012 05:30 am (UTC)

ikr

heart_of_butter 21st-Dec-2012 07:26 am (UTC)

Her poor children

saffronshire 21st-Dec-2012 08:58 am (UTC)

MTE

turi 21st-Dec-2012 05:01 am (UTC)

there's nothing more depressing than a depressed hooker. cept maybe a sad clown hooker.

mari_lyn00 21st-Dec-2012 09:33 am (UTC)

lol

habibty 22nd-Dec-2012 01:18 am (UTC)

lmao

shining_starsxx 21st-Dec-2012 05:01 am (UTC)

That's so sad. Depression is a bitch.

muzicnem 21st-Dec-2012 05:01 am (UTC)

She had dedicated the race to her late brother, Dan Favor, who had stopped taking his depression medications and committed suicide.

After the birth of her daughter, she developed postpartum depression, which, she said, "I feel was always in me. The running was just covering it up."

Jesus, this poor woman. Even though I've probably never been quite as depressed and haven't made mistakes as big as hers, I totally get the self-sabotage that sometimes takes place when you're depressed. You just don't give a shit.

dubiously 21st-Dec-2012 05:01 am (UTC)

Gross, just go ahead and ruin this woman's life and image. While the client should have kept his damn mouth shut, it's really on this reporter's head for outing her. This should have stayed private.

psychicherz 21st-Dec-2012 07:38 am (UTC)

IA, they didn't need to publish this. It's irresponsible of them (in terms of messing with her mental stability) and really not like the public needed to know about it.

xliquidskiesx 21st-Dec-2012 09:02 am (UTC)

i completely agree. especially considering the reporter knew about her mental health problems.

riookierin 21st-Dec-2012 03:30 pm (UTC)

Mte. Fucked up.

shiningautumn 21st-Dec-2012 05:02 am (UTC)

i've never heard of her but i feel bad for her. wonder what drove her to do this. it said in the article she didn't need the money + her husband knew about it (???) was it just for thrills, or self-hatred or...

slapband 21st-Dec-2012 05:03 am (UTC)

this is super sad, poor girl

also, every time i watch Secret Diary, i'm a bit like, "i could absolutely do this, I'M GOING TO DO THIS" but then i remember that i'm bad in bed and also that being a prostitute isn't this sweet job where you dress up, hang out in hotel rooms then swim in your ocean of money

rainbow_fish 21st-Dec-2012 05:17 am (UTC)

"also, every time i watch Secret Diary, i'm a bit like, "i could absolutely do this, I'M GOING TO DO THIS" but then i remember that i'm bad in bed and also that being a prostitute isn't this sweet job where you dress up, hang out in hotel rooms then swim in your ocean of money"

This is me, except for the bad in bed part. And I'm sure you're not bad in bed, bb. You just haven't found the right partner/partners yet.