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From 1904 to 1912, winning Olympians received solid-gold medals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Those who recognise the surname may remember David Wilkie as one of the most iconic British Olympians of his era.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

At Milan Cortina, Italy’s Winter Olympians produced their best ever medal haul to finish behind only powerhouses Norway and Team USA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

He is joined by at least a half-dozen Olympians age 40 and older.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

“Thank you, Library Olympians and library lovers, for joining us here today. Come back tomorrow for the final two games of the first Library Olympics. Now go away! All of you! Go!”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein