I don't know, who?
So what is your point?
Back in the 60’s the US was competing against the Soviets. The athletes from those countries were supported by the state. They were not “amateurs” by any stretch of the imagination.
The Olympics are supposed to be about the best athletes in the world. Being paid to be the best is what the US is all about. Once our best take “their” best, it is clear that our system is generally superior.
It IS interesting to see, for example, the talent level in Men’s basketball has become truly international. In a preliminary game, South Sudan—who does not have an indoor court—took the US pros deep into the game.
That transition took about 30 years to happen. And that is good for the games.