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Olympics Superfan Dedicates Life and Savings to Attend 7th Games

Vivianne Robinson, 66, works two jobs and spends $10,000 to fulfill her passion for the Summer Olympics in Paris.

  • Robinson has attended seven Summer Games over 40 years, starting with Los Angeles in 1984.
  • She worked multiple jobs to afford the trip, including 38 event tickets, maxing out her credit cards.
  • Despite spending $1,600 on the opening ceremony, she had to watch it on a screen from a bridge.
  • Her elaborate outfits, adorned with pins and Eiffel Tower ornaments, attract significant attention.
  • Robinson plans to continue attending future Olympics, with her sights set on Los Angeles in 2028.
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