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OLYMPICS TRIVIA
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Olympics Champions - Where Are They Now?
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Mary Lou Retton
Then: (1984) Gymnastic gold medalist, two-time silver medalist and two-time bronze medalist.
Now: Resides in Houston and is the host of a children's program titled "Mary Lou's Flip Flop Shop" in addition to commercial endorsements.
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Mark Spitz
Then: (1968, '72) Nine-time swimming gold medalist. One silver and one bronze.
Now: Lives in Los Angeles and is self-employed as a corporate spokesperson (Medco Tour of Champions) and motivational speaker.
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Bruce Jenner
Then: (1976) Track and field gold medalist decathlon.
Now: Stars in E! reality series "Keeping Up with the Kardashians".
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Jim Abbott
Then: (1988) Baseball gold medalist.
Now: He currently works as a motivational speaker and resides near Harbor Springs, Mich.
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Bart Conner
Then: (1984) Two-time gold medalist -- gymnastics.
Now: Married to former Romanian gold medalist Nadia Comaneci. They currently own and operate Bart Conner Gymnastics Academy in Norman, Okla.
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Edwin Moses
Then: (1976, '84, '88) Two-time track and field gold medalist -- 400-meter hurdles; one silver -- 400-meter hurdles.
Now: Since election in 2000, Moses has been chairman of the Laureus World Sports Academy, which seeks "to promote and increase participation in sport at every level, and also to promote the use of sport as a tool for social change around the world."
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Greg Louganis
Then: (1976, '84, '88) Four-time diving gold medalist; one silver.
Now: Works in TV and is the subject of a current public affairs program titled "Sharing Moments". He will also star in an upcoming TV show called "So You Think You Can Dive" with Louganis as the host/judge.
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Carl Lewis
Then: (1984, '88, '92, 96) Nine-time track and field gold medalist -- 100 and 200 meters, 4x100-meter relay, long jump; one silver medal -- 200 meters.
Now: Currently lives in Los Angeles and continues to pursue an acting career.
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Michelle Akers
Then: (1996) Women's soccer gold medalist.
Now: Currently lives in a small central Florida town and dedicates herself to rescuing horses.
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John Carlos
Then: (1968) Track and field bronze medalist -- 200 meters.
Now: Track and field coach at a Palm Springs, Calif., high school. Recipient of 2008 Arthur Ashe Courage Award.
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Sugar Ray Leonard
Then: (1976) Boxing gold medalist -- light welterweight.
Now: Currently involved in TV boxing reality series "The Contender".
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Jim Ryun
Then: (1968) Track and field silver medalist -- 1500-meter race. Former world record holer for the mile.
Now: Member of US House of Representatives for Kansas' 2nd district.
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Summer Sanders
Then: (1992) Swimming gold, silver and bronze medalist.
Now: Currently a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador of the US and cover girl for Oxygen Women's Fitness Magazine's "2008 Glutes Special Edition".
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Rulon Gardner
Then: (2000, '04) Greco-Roman wrestling gold medalist at 130 kg in 2000. Bronze medalist at 120 kg in '04.
Now: Owns a business called "Gardner's Country Village" in his hometown of Afton, Wyo. It sells snacks and other items to travelers.
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Joan Benoit
Then: (1984) Track and field gold medalist -- marathon.
Now: Resides in Maine. Operates a running clinic and is also a motivational speaker.
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Michael Johnson
Then: (1992, '96, '00) Five-time track and field gold medalist 4x400-meter relay, 200 and 400 meters.
Now: Serves as BBC commentator, sports agent and writes a column for the London Daily Telegraph. Currently lives in Mill Valley, Calif.
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Leroy Burrell
Then: (1992) Track and field gold medalist -- 400-meter relay. Former world's fastest man.
Now: University of Houston track and field coach.
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Tommie Smith
Then: (1968) Track and field gold medalist -- 200 meters.
Now: Recipient of 2008 Arthur Ashe Courage Award. Until recently was a faculty member at Santa Monica College in California.
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Dan O'Brien
Then: (1996) Track and field gold medalist -- decathlon.
Now: Resides in Phoenix. He owns Gold Medal Acceleration gym in Scottsdale and is a volunteer track coach at Arizona State.
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Mary Decker-Stanley
Then: (1984) Did not medal in 3,000-meter run after falling.
Now: Resides near Eugene, Ore. Married to British discus thrower Richard Slaney. They share a 55-acre property with three dogs and five cats.
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Chandra Cheeseborough
Then: (1984) Track and field gold medalist -- 4x100, 4x400 relay; silver medalist -- 400 meters.
Now: Assistant coach for 2008 US track and field team.
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Clyde Drexler
Then: (1992) Men's basketball gold medalist.
Now: Color commentator for the Houston Rockets.
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Karch Kiraly
Then: (1984, '88, '96) Three-time volleyball gold medalist -- two indoor, one beach.
Now: Will serve as volleyball commentator for NBC in Beijing.
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Mitch Kupchak
Then: (1976) Men's basketball gold medalist.
Now: General manager of the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Leo Randolph
Then: (1976) Boxing gold medalist -- flyweight.
Now: Resides in hometown of Tacoma and works as a transit operator and supervisor.
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Gwen Torrence
Then: (1992, 1996) Three-time track and field gold medalist -- 200 meters, 4x100-meter relay twice; silver medalist -- 4x400-meter relay; bronze medlaist -- 100 meters.
Now: Works as a hairdresser and is raising her two children.
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Lee Evans
Then: (1968) Two-time track and gold medalist -- 400 meters and 4x400-meter relay.
Now: Recently accepted an offer from the United Nations to work in refugee camps and perform additional humanitarian work in New Guinea after eight seasons as director of track and field at the University of South Alabama.
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Zina Garrison
Then (1988) Tennis doubles gold medalist; singles bronze medalist.
Now: Battled bulimia and depression in late 1990s. Current serves as captain of U.S. Federation Cup team.
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Maurice Greene
Then: (2000, 2004) Two-time track and field gold medalist -- 100 meters, 4x100-meter relay; silver medalist -- 4x100-meter relay; bronze medalist -- 100 meters. Former world's fastest man.
Now: Retired from competition in February, 2008. Currently dates Claudia Jordan, who holds case No. 1 on NBC's "Deal Or No Deal". Also appeared in reality TV show "Blind Date".
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Nicole Haislett
Then: (1992) Three-time swimming gold medalist.
Now: Works as activities director for an assisted-living facility in Boca Ciega Bay, Fla.
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Butch Reynolds
Then: (1988) Two-time track and field gold medalist -- 400 meters and 4x400-meter relay.
Now: Resigned in April as speed coach for Ohio State University football program.
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Frank Shorter
Then: (1972, '76) Track and field gold medalist - marathon; silver medalist in '76.
Now: Resides in Boulder, Colo. runs his own sportswear company, Frank Shorter Sports. Former attorney.
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Joe Frazier
Then: (1964) Boxing gold medalist - heavyweight.
Now: Trains fighters and maintains "Smokin' Joe Frazier Foundation" benefiting inner city youth and families in Philadelphia.
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Phil Ford
Then: (1976) Men's basketball gold medalist.
Now: Assistant coach with NBA's Charlotte Bobcats.
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Roger Kingdom
Then: (1984, '88) Track and field gold medalist 110-meter hurdles.
Now: Track and field coach at Division II California University of Pennsylvania.
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