They pursued Olympic glory, now these entrepreneurs are chasing their startup dreams.
Politicians have long justified the outsized expenses levied on cities by touting the financial benefit of hosting the Olympics. But it's more complicated than that.
Twitter takes center stage during the London Olympics, becoming one of the main venues for Olympic chatter.
Current and former elite athletes describe a performance-based compensation system in Olympic sports that offers little or no financial security.
Athletes from around the world go for the gold. But as it turns out, the Olympic gold medal is mostly made of silver.