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6 Olympians Who Sold Their Medals (And One Who Tried)

A number of medals from the storied 1980 "Miracle on Ice" team have hit the market.

6 Olympians Who Sold Their Medals (And One Who Tried)

The Etymology of 15 Weird and Wonderful Olympic Words

Two swordsmen participating in the fencing semifinals during the 1948 Summer Olympic Games in London.

The Etymology of 15 Weird and Wonderful Olympic Words

How Much Is an Olympic Gold Medal Worth?

Serena Williams poses with her gold medal after winning at the 2012 London Olympics.

How Much Is an Olympic Gold Medal Worth?

The Stories Behind 25 Flags You'll See in the Olympic Opening Ceremonies

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The Stories Behind 25 Flags You'll See in the Olympic Opening Ceremonies

How Much Do You Know About the Olympic Games?

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Tug of War Used to Be an Olympic Sport

Great Britain's Liverpool St Police tug-of-war team taking on Ireland at the 1908 London Olympics.

It's Lit: Watch Almost 100 Years of Summer Olympic Cauldron Lightings in This Supercut

The fiery cauldron at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

When Kerri Strug Made Olympic History In 1996

Gymnast Kerri Strug is carried off the floor by her coach Bela Karolyi after her routine at the Georgia Dome at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia on July 23, 1996.

Why Do So Many Female Athletes Compete in Bikini-Style Uniforms?

Kerri Walsh Jennings during a match against Brazil at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

5 Memorable Moments from Olympic Opening Ceremonies

Torchbearers light the Olympic torch at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea.

12 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Olympic Athletes

Gymnast Simone Biles.

Artistic vs. Rhythmic Gymnastics: What’s the Difference?

Rhythmic gymnast Laura Zeng competes for the U.S. at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

9 Outdoor Games You Need for Your Own Backyard Olympics

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The Fourth Type of Olympic Medal and 5 People Who Have Won It

Luz Long and Jesse Owens.

Shizo Kanakuri, the Japanese Olympian Who "Vanished" Midrace and Crossed the Finish Line 54 Years Later

Runners Kenzo Yashima, Yahei Miura, Shizo Kanakuri, and Zensaku Motegi.

When Solo Synchronized Swimming Was an Olympic Sport

Synchronized swimmer Becky Dyroen in action during the 1992 US Olympic Team Trials.