$600-an-Hour Sex Work: Married Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton’s Shocking Las Vegas Escort Life

From Olympic Rings to $600-an-Hour Sex Work: Suzy Favor Hamilton traded in her track spikes for stilettos, making up to $600 an hour as a high-class Vegas escort. “This is better than competing in the Olympics,” she raved in her memoir, revealing a secret life of luxury, lust, and power behind closed penthouse doors.

Born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Suzy’s talent for running surfaced early. At the University of Wisconsin, she dominated collegiate middle-distance racing, winning three NCAA titles. Her dedication on the track made her a rising star with strong Olympic prospects.

Suzy made her Olympic debut in 1992 at Barcelona. Although she didn’t medal, the experience fueled her drive for future success—a quest that eventually took her to three consecutive Games. By the mid-1990s, Suzy was a household name in U.S. running, endorsed by major brands and widely admired. Her public persona was that of a focused, charismatic athlete at the peak of her powers.

Married Olympian’s Sex Threesome Spurs Unexpected Career: On their 20th wedding anniversary, Suzy and her husband hired a call girl for a Vegas threesome — an experience that ignited something inside her. “Pearl flipped a switch,” she says, inspiring Suzy to start her own lucrative escort career under the alias Kelly.

From Track Star to Vegas Madam’s Star Player: Under the guidance of a powerful madam called Bridget, Suzy became a top-tier escort, pulling in thousands with a client list full of rich businessmen and celebrities — all while maintaining the facade of the glamorous Olympian and mom.

Sex, Champagne, and $2,000 Nights in Penthouse Suites: In lavish sessions watched by clients and madams alike, Suzy bared it all. One night alone netted her $2,000, with men praising her fit body and gym-trained stamina. She reveled in being admired, saying, “Being watched and praised turned me on even more.”

“I Was His Mistress”: Kissing Corporate CEOs and Calling the Shots: Suzy describes seducing an unnamed corporate CEO on her first appointment, taking control and flaunting her confidence in nothing but Louboutins and lingerie — a far cry from her Olympic uniforms, but one that gave her a rush she couldn’t resist.

The $1,000-an-Hour High Supplants Olympic Glory: Sex replaced the runner’s high for Suzy. She openly admits that in Vegas, every day felt better than any race, finding an addictive thrill in commanding desire—and cash—from wealthy strangers.

Family Strains and The Dark Side of Glamour: While Suzy was booked on client trips or in hotel rooms, her daughter’s tearful calls went unanswered. Her marriage frayed as she craved the “Vegas glamour,” the endless flow of expensive gifts, and the intoxicating freedom escort life brought.

Wild Vegas Escapades: Sex on Golf Courses and In Broad Daylight: Never one to hold back, Suzy once had sex on a Vegas golf course, pulling her skirt up at the 18th hole for a “very adult version of miniature golf.” Her escort life became a nonstop thrill-seeking binge fueled by sex and money.

Double Life Exposed: Media Breaks the Story, Sponsors Drop Her: December 2012 brought public exposure. The media blew Suzy’s secret wide open, and the fallout was brutal—lost sponsorships, public scorn, and a high-profile fall from grace. Yet she remained defiant, citing depression as the root cause.

Mental Illness Didn’t Stop Her: A Bipolar Disorder Confession: Suzy reveals her escort life was deeply intertwined with her untreated bipolar disorder. She describes manic highs fueling reckless choices, but insists she does not regret what she did, arguing that it was never about shame but survival. Even amid chaos, Suzy’s husband Mark knew about her work and reluctantly accepted it, revealing a complicated marriage. “I said I had to do this if I was going to be happy. Somehow he agreed,” she writes bluntly in her memoir.

From Vegas Nights to Yoga Mat: Healing and No Regrets: Today, Suzy lives quietly in California as a yoga instructor, speaking openly about mental health and her past without shame. “I cannot pretend to feel ashamed,” she declares. Her story is one of survival, candor, and owning every chapter—no matter how scandalous.