>>But let's not forget Joey Cheek and Clara Hughes. Cheek donated his entire $40,000 prize money from the U.S. olympic committee for his medals to 'Right to Play'. Clara Hughes, Canada's 5000 metre Gold Medal speed skater, inspired by Cheeks, donated $10,000.
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>>But bear in mind that Canadian athletes get nothing, zilch, zero, nada for winning medals. This was her own savings.
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>>Not to mention that she skated an astonishing race. Her final lap was something to behold.
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>Plus the fact this is the 2nd sport that she is Olympian in. I'm just itching to post her wiki page... must resist...
Yes, one of the very few who compete in both summer and winter games. In fact, I know there are others, but I can't actually come up with any names.
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