Eyewatering gifts some countries give Olympic medallists
Victorious athletes at Paris received their medal and a box containing the official poster of the Summer Games. But these were not the only rewards many Olympic champions received.
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'About time': Olympians set for new cash prize
In a new initiative, World Athletics (WA) will award prize money to Olympic gold medallists starting at the Paris 2024 Games.
Heartbreaking end for controversial Russian star
Russian teenager Kamila Valieva tumbled out of the medals in a mistake-filled end to her controversial Olympics.
Olympics duo's 'revenge' after cruel final blunder
Four years are being denied a gold medal, a French pair are celebrating at the Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Aussie world champ falls agonisingly short
Australian champion Laura Peel came up just short in the Super Final of the women's aerials.
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US rider hit with horrific allegations
A United States rider and coach, who are both at the Olympics in China, are the subject of horrific allegations.
Dutch star shatters 20-year record to win gold
Netherlands' Irene Schouten won her second gold medal of the Beijing Games and did so in frightening fashion.
Russian teen's doping bomb threatens gold
Kamila Valieva returned a positive result for a banned heart medication before the Beijing Games, threatening the ROC's gold medal.
Golden girl's role in China's controversial ploy
A question hangs over the citizenship of Eileen Gu, even after she won gold for China at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Aussie sailors storm home for dominant gold
Matthew Belcher and Will Ryan have stormed to gold for Australia in the 470 sailing class.