Seven Olympic athletes who transitioned to television - VIDEO

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When I think about the Olympics I don’t think about the grandeur of the competitions, the feeling of global community, the individual stories of the athletes, or the mesmerizing synchronized swimming routines. The one thing that comes to intellect when I think about the Olympics: anonymity. Out of the thousands of athletes that compete in these games many fade into the daily routine of their countries once the Closing Ceremony is completed.

Yet, there are a handful, particularly the up-and-coming stars of each Olympic games, that remain in the highlight well after the torch has been extinguished.

Some continue into the professional sports realm, others become “experts” in their field, and some jump into another profession altogether. thereupon there are those who enjoy the television highlight so much that they remain in the medium in one capacity or another.

Sometimes it’s as themselves on other television properties. Other times they dabble into the acting field with mixed results. Here are seven Olympic athletes who continued their careers on television in one style or another.

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Original post by Richard Keller

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