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...symbol of American hubris.) Would Swedish drama queen/heptathlete Carolina Klüft score as highly in the seven elements of her event as she did with swooning the crowd? (Yes. She won gold.) But first, another Greek tragedy. Bronze-winning weight lifter Leonidas Sampanis, the country's first Athens medalist, tested positive for too much testosterone. That might not sound like such a bad thing to many guys. But it made him the latest national hero-turned-goat. In the swimming pool, at least, all was well. South Africa stormed to an upset win over the Australians and Americans...
...Bilonog complimented on the "beauty of the hospitality, accommodations and play of field"; Danish bronze medalist Joachim Olsen said, "The Greeks should be very proud; some may be disappointed in how the finished, but they all know they will never experience anything like this again; nothing will ever top this venue...
...made infamous by Ben Johnson, disqualified for steroid use in 1988. This year two U.S. sprinters have been suspended by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) for doping. And track and field's governing body has recommended suspension for world 100-m champion Torri Edwards. Others, including defending gold medalist Tim Montgomery, are under investigation...
...with since the Australian catapulted to stardom in the run-up to Sydney. Thorpe's status has isolated him from the camaraderie of the swimming circle, and inevitable jealousies have erupted over his special status. "We have never had a Michael Phelps before," notes Rowdy Gaines, a triple gold medalist in 1984. "He can swim a lot of events, and that can create a lot of jealousy." Phelps does not sound all that bothered. "If it comes up, it comes up," he responds with typical teenage aplomb. "I'll just deal with...
...Montgomery, didn't qualify for the Olympic team. Yes, doping continues to dog the sport of track and field; on three straight days during the trials, new cheating accusations arose. And untarnished veterans, like hurdler and former Olympic sprinting champion Gail Devers, 37, and 110-m hurdles gold medalist Allen Johnson, 33, will make a last stand for the oldheads...