The Metropolis

Australian beach volleyballer sells tattoo space on her body to fund Olympic dream

Mike Pollitt | Tuesday 28 June, 2011 16:25

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Top Aussie beach volleyballer [Claire] Kelly is so committed to getting her and partner Carla Kleverlaan to the Olympics that she’s selling tattoo space on her body for sponsors. For $10,000 you can have a 2cm x 2cm piece of Kelly’s toned and tanned left limb, while $50,000 buys 5cm x 5cm on her right arm or shoulder. There are other … um, packages, for between $10,000 and $50,000 and an eBay auction.

You’ve got to hand it to the Aussies. They may be crap at cricket, but they know how to run a publicity stunt.

Source: Herald Sun, via reddit

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