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Funding U.S. Athletes in the Olympics U.S. Olympic hopefuls say they're having trouble making ends meet because of dwindling support from sponsors. Shotputter and two-time silver medalist Adam Nelson went on eBay to find a new sponsor when he lost a couple of deals. Now that deal is about to run out and he needs to get creative again.
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Funding U.S. Athletes in the Olympics

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Funding U.S. Athletes in the Olympics

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Funding U.S. Athletes in the Olympics

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U.S. Olympic hopefuls say they're having trouble making ends meet because of dwindling support from sponsors. Shotputter and two-time silver medalist Adam Nelson went on eBay to find a new sponsor when he lost a couple of deals. Now that deal is about to run out and he needs to get creative again.