(In)famous Olympians: Where Are They Now?

Posted by , on July 23, 2012 at 5:15 pm

Bruce Jenner first came to prominence after winning the gold medal for decathlon in the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics. Nowadays, Bruce Jenner is one of the most recognizable celebrities in the world [...]

Bruce Jenner first came to prominence after winning the gold medal for decathlon in the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics. Nowadays, Bruce Jenner is one of the most recognizable celebrities in the world thanks to his high-profile family, who you may or may not know as the Kardashians. From what they show on TV, it seems that Bruce hasn't worked in years, and his biggest passion in life are electronic helicopters. We wonder if he still eats Wheaties.

Tara Lipinsky is a figure skating legend, and won the Olympic gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics. Since the big games, she has made numerous television appearances on shows like 7th Heaven and [...]

Tara Lipinsky is a figure skating legend, and won the Olympic gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics. Since the big games, she has made numerous television appearances on shows like 7th Heaven and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (yes, seriously). Nowadays, she's happily living in New York and is a figure skating commentator. 

Canadian diver Alexandre Despatie made many hearts melt when he took to the board at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He scored a silver medal and a whole lot of interested people. He is now working as a [...]

Canadian diver Alexandre Despatie made many hearts melt when he took to the board at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He scored a silver medal and a whole lot of interested people. He is now working as a broadcast correspondent for Canada, and still looks like a total hunk. 

Johnny Weir first came to prominence at the 2006 Winter Olympics, where he skated a personal best short program but failed to place. His flamboyant style on the ice made him an overnight celebrity, but [...]

Johnny Weir first came to prominence at the 2006 Winter Olympics, where he skated a personal best short program but failed to place. His flamboyant style on the ice made him an overnight celebrity, but his star has dimmed a little. After a Logo reality show, he has spent a lot of time training and living the married life with his Russian husband in Jersey. In his spare time, he likes buying Balenciaga bags in every color.

Picabo Street is probably the most famous female ski racer of all time. She scored medals in numerous Olympic games before suffering a knee injury in 1996. She was back in action in the 2002 Winter [...]

Picabo Street is probably the most famous female ski racer of all time. She scored medals in numerous Olympic games before suffering a knee injury in 1996. She was back in action in the 2002 Winter Olympics in Utah, but finished in 16th place and immediately retired from such intense competition. Now, she's a full-time mom -- and her legacy continues to live on. 

Scott Hamilton scored the gold medal in the 1984 Olympics after impressing the judges with a complete backflip. Despite being diagnosed with cancer in 2004, he has put up an amazing fight, and as of a [...]

Scott Hamilton scored the gold medal in the 1984 Olympics after impressing the judges with a complete backflip. Despite being diagnosed with cancer in 2004, he has put up an amazing fight, and as of a year and a half ago, he's back on the ice. What a man!

Magic Johnson was a member of the U.S. team back in 1992, which became known as the "Dream Team." Since being diagnosed with HIV, Magic was donated millions to the cause and brought a new level of [...]

Magic Johnson was a member of the U.S. team back in 1992, which became known as the "Dream Team." Since being diagnosed with HIV, Magic was donated millions to the cause and brought a new level of awareness to the disease. Oh, and did we mention he's a major investor in sports teams and has a personal net worth of $500 million?

While she's known for her skating and gold medal winning routines, Nancy Kerrigan is mostly known for being clubbed in the knee by a baton. She famously grasped her knee on camera shrieking, "WHY?!" The [...]

While she's known for her skating and gold medal winning routines, Nancy Kerrigan is mostly known for being clubbed in the knee by a baton. She famously grasped her knee on camera shrieking, "WHY?!" The attack was planned by her bitter rival Tonya Harding. Her post-skating career hasn't been smooth sailing. In 2010, her father was killed after a violent fight with her brother, and a lengthy court battle ensued. Her brother is currently in jail. 

Sasha Cohen was the 2006 Olympic silver medalist, and she has continued to train since. However, she has never returned to her Olympic glory, and seems to have gotten a little Hollywood, frequently [...]

Sasha Cohen was the 2006 Olympic silver medalist, and she has continued to train since. However, she has never returned to her Olympic glory, and seems to have gotten a little Hollywood, frequently appearing at red carpet events (see above). 

After the infamous attack on her rival Nancy Kerrigan, Tonya Harding went onto even stranger things: like a celebrity sex tape. She proceeded to have somewhat of a film career, and additionally, a boxing [...]

After the infamous attack on her rival Nancy Kerrigan, Tonya Harding went onto even stranger things: like a celebrity sex tape. She proceeded to have somewhat of a film career, and additionally, a boxing and car racing one. In fact, she holds a record for land speed for a vintage gas coupe (whatever that means)!

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We here at StyleCaster are completely amped for the 2012 Summer Olympics, which officially commence on July 27 in London. There’s something incredibly special about the Olympics, and it’s not only that it brings together the most skilled and trained athletes in the world — it’s that every single one of them has a personality.

As we watch the Olympics, we get to know each contestant. We begin to pick favorites, pick least favorites and for some of us, begin lifelong obsessions with the athletes. But of course, many are forgotten.

Since we’re gearing up for another few weeks of major competition, we figured we should look back on some of the most iconic athletes who have participated in the Games and see what they were up to now. Click through the gallery above and let us know your favorite former medalist!

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