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Paralympics End This Weekend
Paralympics End This Weekend
Paralympics End This Weekend
During the Sochi Winter Olympics there was a lot of hype, conversation, great wins, and some stunning losses. As a country, the USA was very well represented and many athletes came home with medals. That tradition continues with the Paralympics - going on now! Read below to get the latest results for the Sochi Paralympics.
Who Really Dominates?
Who Really Dominates?
Who Really Dominates?
The United States of America always has a great showing at the Olympics. Our athletes are seen in the majority of competitions...but we aren't the best at everything. Even the great Shawn White wasn't able to bring home a medal this year - U.S.A. overall does tend to dominate the snowboarding events. So, which country dominates each Winter Olympic sport?
Olympic Payout
Olympic Payout
Olympic Payout
I always get sucked into watching the Olympics, but I never really thought about this before. Do they compete just for honor and glory? Maybe...but they also get paid. How much do Olympians get for winning a medal?
2 Guarantees In Life – Death And Taxes…On Olympic Medals
2 Guarantees In Life – Death And Taxes…On Olympic Medals
2 Guarantees In Life – Death And Taxes…On Olympic Medals
The saying goes "The only guarantees in life are death and taxes." This holds true for even the greatest athletes in the world! Even though the actual Olympic medal is not worth much money, the U.S. Olympic Committee gives a money reward for each medal.