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U.S. Olympic gold medalist went from $200,000-a-year sponsorship to $12-an-hour internship
FortuneWith the Paris 2024 Olympics making headlines for some outrageous prizes, it’s easy to assume that all medalists are set for life. However, Olympic fame can be fleeting—just ask Lauryn Williams.