TITLE

China's medalists find gold at home

AUTHOR(S)

Lawrence, Susan V.

PUB. DATE

February 1993

SOURCE

U.S. News & World Report;2/1/93, Vol. 114 Issue 4, p15

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Discusses how the Chinese athletes who won 16 gold medals and a fourth-place finish for China in the 1992 Olympics are treated with cash awards and costly gifts. Table tennis gold medalist Deng Yaping has received $220,000 for winning; Gold medalist swimmer Zhuang Yong has collected over $180,000; Controversy over such lavishness; Where the money comes from; More.

ACCESSION #

9301270949

 

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