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Dominique Olivier
The money that makes the medallist
If you’ve ever watched an Olympic podium ceremony and thought, “Wow, must be nice,” you’re not alone. But the truth is far less glamorous than the gold glinting under those stadium lights. Behind every medal is a paper trail of budgets, grants, sponsorships and support staff invoices. Somewhere in a government office, there's a spreadsheet that makes the Minister of Sport choke on a coffee. Dominique Olivier explores the money that makes the medallist.
Dominique Olivier
Get rich or dope tryin’ – business lessons from Lance Armstrong
Some people will do absolutely anything to win. In some instances, we call that determination. In others, we call it greed. Just how blurry is the line between those two things? Take a lesson from the most tested athlete in the world: Lance Armstrong.
Dominique Olivier
UFC: The business of bliksem
As South Africa celebrates Dricus du Plessis as our new world champion, Dominique Olivier delves into the history of the UFC. Predictably, it's incredibly interesting.
