What is more prestigious to be an astronaut, or to win a world record setting gold medal in the Olympics?

What is more prestigious to be an astronaut, or to win a world record setting gold medal in the Olympics?
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answer:Hard to say, you’re mostly comparing two versions of “meh”. I recognize the names of astronauts from 40 and 50 years ago, but none in the last ten years except for what’s his name the Canadian who sang from the space station. And, other than a few of the swimmers and track athletes, hardly any Olympians. There was what’s her name, the woman shot putter. Neither pursue their goal for honor or recognition.
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