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The price of Olympic glory

Two athletes - one American, one Chinese - stand at the threshold of sports immortality next month in Beijing. The expense has been high, in money and family sacrifice. Winning will be the big payoff.

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This is the story of two women and one sport. Charlotte Craig, 17, lives in Murrieta, California. Ever since she was a little girl, she's been fascinated by the martial art of taekwondo.

By George Mannes, Money Magazine senior writer

Last updated July 23 2008: 10:33 AM ET

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