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An Olympian can earn money while working at a non-sports related position. The athlete may NOT earn income from any sport-related activity. There are some exceptions for certain team sports such as Soccer, Ice Hokey and Basketball. See: Jim Thorpe's revocation of gold medals.
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Can you still compete in the Olympics if you are 40 and over?
I don't believe there are age restrictions; if you can qualify you can compete. You would have to be a unique talent to compete against the young dynamos that make it to the Olympic games.
Is 2020 Olympics in India?
India hopes to compete in the winter Olympics, but they may have to compete as independent athletes because the Indian Olympic Association has been suspended by the International Olympic Committee
Does Carl Lewis still compete in the Olympics?
No, Carl Lewis last competed at the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta.
Do 14 year olds still think ice skating is fun?
I do.... I compete all the time.... you may even see me in the olympics!
Are the 2020 Olympics only for athletes with perfect vision?
Perfect vision is not required to enter the 2020 olympics. As song as you are still able to be competitive, the olympics don't care about your vision. If your vision is poor enough to limit your ability to compete with people with better vision, there's always the paralympics.
What is compete in future tense?
It is still compete when in future tense.
How old you have to be to compete in gymnastics?
It depends. You first have to be on a level. There are levels 4,5,6,7,8,9,10. Most level 4's are in first grade. So you can compete when you are pretty young.. but you have to be good. I am a level 9. =]
Has cycling been discontinued in the Olympics?
No, it's still in the summer Olympics.
Is curling still a sport in the Olympics?
Yes. As of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, curling is still an Olympic sport.
Does anyone have a list of the British Gymnastic Team for the 1948 Olympics held in London?
I don't have a list but my Mother was picked for the ladies team. She didn't compete due to an injury she picked up in training. She's still fit at 85!
Who are the most famous German skiers?
Rosi Mittermeier (1976 Olympics) and Maria Riesch (2010 Olympics) Rosi's son is currently on the German men's alpine team, though his last name is not Mittermeier. Maria is best friends with Lindsey Vonn of the US: they manage to compete with each other and still be on speaking terms.
Why do modern Olympians receive medals instead of laurels?
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