There are a few reasons, not just one.
1. To achieve the reputation of being one of the three best athletes in this discipline, worldwide.
2. To attract sponsor and advertising companies (financial per se or to be able to continue his/her sport activities.
3. To prepare his/her future after the end of active sport career.
4. To enhane the reputation of his/her country in the sport area.
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The Olympic gold medallist cheered towards the crowds.The Olympic Village in London is open to the public.
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Carolina Kostner is an Italian figure skater and Olympic bronze medallist.
us we inspire many athletes to compete for our countries
Jan Parandowski has written: 'Gustaw Flaubert' 'The Olympic discus' -- subject(s): Fiction, Olympics 'Olympic athletes' -- subject(s): Athletes, Olympics 'Olympic athletes' -- subject(s): Athletes, Olympic Games
436 athletes. A total Olympic delegation of 750.
There are 184 athletes in the Dutch (Netherlands) olympic team
There were total of 11,196 athletes in 2008 Beijing Olympics
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