Olympics Confidential
With the Games 100 days away (Aug. 5-21), we warmed up by polling 80 U.S. Olympians on everything from their Wheaties pick to their Zika fears.
When the Stars Align
Who will appear on the Wheaties box after the Rio Games?
Michael Phelps: 26%Missy Franklin: 16%
Simone Biles: 11%Steph Curry: 5%
Michael Phelps: 26%
Missy Franklin: 16%
Simone Biles: 11%
Steph Curry: 5%
What sport should be added to the Olympics roster?
Softball: 19%Surfing: 13%
Skateboarding: 5%Quidditch: 5%
Softball: 19%
Surfing: 13%
Skateboarding: 5%
Quidditch: 5%
Which current sport should be cut?
None: 25%; Curling: 11%; Rhythmic gymnastics: 11%; Equestrian: 10%; Golf: 10%
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How much money do you make, including sponsorships, in an average year?
Average answer: $295,184
Average answer: $295,184
Less than $25,000: 35%; $25,000-$50,000: 20%; $50,000-$150,000: 20%; $150,000-$500,000: 18%; More than $500,000: 7%
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The Challenge for Rio, and Beyond
Knowing what you know now about the water quality, do you think Rio should have been awarded the Olympics?
Yes: 65%No: 35%
Yes: 65%
No: 35%
Did you ever consider not going to Rio 2016 because of the Zika virus? Yes: 1%; No: 99%
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You are president of the IOC for one day: What is the first change you make to the Olympics?
Address inequality across gender lines; between high-and low-profile sports: 11%
Fix governing and corruption issues: 10%
Increase athletes' rights: 10%
Raise awareness for the Paralympics: 10%
Enforce stricter drug policies: 8%
Address inequality across gender lines; between high-and low-profile sports: 11%
Fix governing and corruption issues: 10%
Increase athletes' rights: 10%
Raise awareness for the Paralympics: 10%
Enforce stricter drug policies: 8%
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete as the gender with which they identify? Yes: 30%; Yes, with restrictions: 10% No: 54%; Undecided: 6%
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Do you think you have competed against athletes who were doping?
Yes: 61%No: 39%
Yes: 61%
No: 39%
If you knew you could get away with doping with no consequences, would you do it? Yes: 1%; No: 99%
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Do you worry about a terrorist attack at the Olympics?
Yes: 22%No: 78%
Yes: 22%
No: 78%
