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Henry Kissinger: Scholar, statesman, Olympic fan

The former secretary of state and Olympic booster on why the Games are good diplomacy By Katie Benner, writer FORTUNE -- In 1936, Adolf Hitler watched with dismay as African-American track star Jesse...

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The (very big) bucks behind the Olympics

Countries almost always overspend to play host.  Roll over each city on the medal below for more on how much they've shelled out. By Alex Konrad; Infographic Nicolas Rapp FORTUNE -- Even before the...

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Wall Street gets behind the Olympic games

High-profile financiers are stepping in to support future Olympians. By Katie Benner, writer FORTUNE -- The U.S. Olympic Committee needed a better way to raise money. Until recently, direct mail -- the...

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Will NBC's Olympic investment pay off?

The Peacock stands to lose money on the big games, but small victories will help ease the pain. By Daniel Roberts, reporter FORTUNE -- Last June NBC spent a reported $4.38 billion to secure Olympic...

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Rich Sport: U.S. Olympic swimmers float on cash

America's mermen and women have some of the best support in the country, but even the breakout stars must diversify to keep their heads above water. By Alex Konrad, reporter FORTUNE -- Americans love...

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Poor Sport: When Olympic athletes have to moonlight

To make ends meet, team members from some of the Games' less popular sports have to take on an extra job or two. By Caitlin Keating, reporter FORTUNE -- The U.S government is one of only a few...

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London locks down for the Olympics

Security spending has already topped $1 billion to keep the Games safe.  But what happens to all those cameras when the crowds go home? By Andrew Rosenblum, contributor FORTUNE -- On July 7, 2005, one...

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BMW's ultimate Olympic machine

Any corporation can be an Olympic sponsor. It just takes money. BMW went one better and created a new way for athletes to train. By Daniel Roberts, reporter FORTUNE -- If you were to head down to your...

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London's extreme Olympic makeover

It's widely expected that London will lose money from hosting the 2012 summer games. But the city's real goals are more abstract: re-branding its international image. By Daniel Roberts, reporter...

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