Word: gladding
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...Olympians Members of all the countries' Olympic teams tried very hard to concentrate on the Games [Aug. 16], and with journalists, coaches and p.r. machines working in overdrive, the athletes had a lot to contend with. I'm glad they were able to focus on doing their best. Kudos to the Olympians! Dianna Werthmuller Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S. There has been much criticism of how Greece handled being host of the Summer Games. Media reports before the Games opened made the situation in Athens sound dire. But at a time when the rest of the world was just entering...
...country. Today's Japanese youth appear to feel less obligation to prove themselves on the global stage, aware perhaps that in this new touchy-feely era, it's permissible to focus not just on serving team and country but on their own emotional well-being. "I'm glad we've turned a new page on history," says Tomita. "It's important to compete while feeling relaxed...
...will be over this week, but not because of any financial intrigue. In last week's qualification round, Chhoden placed 54th out of 64 archers, a better ranking than she had expected but still low enough to foretell her likely exit in the first elimination round. "I'm just glad I wasn't 63rd or 64th out of 64," she says. "That would have been a little embarrassing for Bhutan." Instead, Chhoden will be able to spend the rest of her fortnight in Athens teaching people where her homeland is and, more important, how a woman from the land...
...strong on vault and floor exercises," says Martha. And that led her to Mohini Bhardwaj, 25, and Annia Hatch, 26. They are surprising picks since both have similar skill sets. "To be honest, I didn't expect them to take both of us," says Bhardwaj. "But I'm so glad they [did], since they really do need strong vaulters...
...glad I set up this arrangement. It was a fun summer, a rare chance to spend time with old friends, and I discovered a lot about the kind of lifestyle I want...