To The Outstanding Sportsperson!

Saw the news on the other day about the preparation works on Olympic Games 2012 in London. Earlier the talks are mainly about the doubtful on whether or not London can be as successful as China during the downhill of world economy?... Anyway, I guess they will have confidence in bringing another success in the eye of the world or else they won't come up with the bid. Am I right in assuming like this? On the other account, I personally think that the Olympic Committee should have suggested the giving of a special bullion to the most outstanding of sportsman and sportswoman. But for doing this there may foresee many pros and cons from different perspectives or they should have at least consult the United States Gold Bureau for their expert advice in the precious metals in the first place before getting the idea executed.