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Olympic quote of the year!

Posted on August 22, 2008 by

Are Olympic Gold Medals made out of pure gold? The answer… NO! The medals, which were supposed to be made entirely of gold, were instead found to be composed of 99% lead alloy and coated with a gold-colored lead-based paint. … Continue reading →

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Top earning Beijin Olympics Athletes

Posted on August 21, 2008 by

The other day I was talking about how much money Olympic athletes make. I also found this interesting article at Forbes, The Top-Earning Athletes Of The Beijing Olympics. Here’s a list of the top money makers in USD and their … Continue reading →

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What do Olympic athletes earn?

Posted on August 18, 2008 by

How much money do Olympic athletes earn? I’ve been watching the 2008 Beijing Olympics and I’m totally hooked. But what about their lives beyond the Olympic events? I’ve always wondered how much money Olympic athletes make so I decided to … Continue reading →

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