From the Games to the Screen: Olympic Athletes who went Hollywood

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Bruce Jenner, Olympian

Bruce Jenner became an American hero when he won the Olympic decathlon in the 1976. Then he spent years honing his craft and athletic skills to compete again in...no, just kidding. He actually left his vaulting poles in the stadium -- he retired from amateur athletics the moment he won that gold. Time to cash in!
Aug. 1, 2012