Making it to the Olympics is a feat that countless athletes dream of their entire lives. After years of blood, sweat and tears, participating in the most prestigious athletic event in the world is a once-in-a-lifetime moment.Some athletes compete one time in the Olympic Games and hang up their hats, stepping gracefully into retirement.
Some, however, spend their days training to return to the competition. And others, of course, split their time between athletic passion and real-life responsibilities.Alpine skier Ted Ligety, for example, has competed in four consecutive Winter Olympic Games and has not announced any plans to break the pattern.
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