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Sydney Relay Racers Will Keep Their Medals

The IOC allowed the 2000 women’s 4×400 relay team to keep their medals.

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IOC President Samaranch dies at 89

Former IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch died at age 89 on Tuesday.

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Luge Track Should Be Safer in 2014

Olympic planners hope to make the luge track safer for Sochi in 2014.

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Work for the London 2012 Organising Committee

London 2012 is hiring! 15 positions are available for students that are just leaving school. The application deadline is April 11th.

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Will Hiroshima Host the Games in 2020?

Japan’s Olympic Committee is meeting with Hiroshima officials to see if they want to make a bid for the 2020 Olympics.

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Jacques Rogge Looks for Age Cheaters at YOG

Jacques Rogge says that they will look for age cheaters, but they don’t always do a great job. China’s gymnasts have had long-standing problems with being underage.

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Evan Lysacek Expected To Well on Dancing

Las Vegas bookmakers believe that Evan Lysacek will win Dancing with the Stars season 10.

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Extra Medical Supplies to Go to Haiti

Leftover medical supplies from the Olympics are being sent to Haiti.

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How Will Russia do in Sochi?

The fourth Russian Olympic official resigned on Tuesday. How will the Russians fare in 2012? Will it be a successful Olympics?

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Up Next: 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore

The 2010 Youth Olympic Games are only 145 days away. You can still volunteer, look for a job, or apply to be a torch bearer.

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