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...
View ArticleThe (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...
View ArticleWall 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...
View ArticleWill 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...
View ArticleRich 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...
View ArticlePoor 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...
View ArticleLondon 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...
View ArticleBMW'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...
View ArticleLondon'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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