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Sochi Latest: Congrats on the medal—now back to work

Most Olympians, even the very good ones, have soaring career arcs that take off and flash out almost at the same time. So what is life like after the Olympics?
Antti-Jussi Kemppainen of Finland competes in the Freestyle Skiing Men's Ski Halfpipe Finals on day eleven of the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
Antti-Jussi Kemppainen of Finland competes in the Freestyle Skiing Men's Ski Halfpipe Finals on day eleven of the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

POST-OLYMPIC CAREERS: Most Olympians, even the very good ones, have soaring career arcs that take off and flash out almost a the same time. These are the stories of Olympians post-Olympics: The superstar who goes on to a life of promoting him/herself and their sport; the middle-level athletes who must strike out on their own after years spend playing a sport rather than building a career, and the competitor in a lesser sport like curling who never quit his regular job in the first place. Read more

WHAT'S THAT GOLD MEDAL WORTH? HINT: FORGET THE GOLD: For the few world experts able to set an Olympic medal's market value, the metal in the medal is an afterthought. Read more

DUTCH SPEED SKATING SUCCESS: The flying Dutchmen all made it look so easy. Propelled by legs as thick as tree trunks, they turned speed skating's longest and most grueling event into a bright orange procession. Read more

SCENES FROM DAY 11: See more