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If William Shakespeare Were the Olympic Mascot

Back-story: This literary marathoner knows what it takes to follow through on a long-term goal, whether it be finishing a play or composing a sonnet.  As a mascot, Shakespeare would remind us that a good performance is pivotal in Olympic success. Sponsored Sports: Fencing (as per Hamlet) and Wrestling (as per As You Like It) Motto: All that glisters (yes, glisters) is not gold.  But we can make an exception for an Olympic gold medal... [Photo via]