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With the two favorites Tisha Waller and Amy Acuff failing to clear the 1.93-meter bar, Aldrich was guaranteed a spot in Sydney. Acuff won a jump-off to knock the heralded Waller out of Olympic contention. The women's high jump will be one of the last events contested...

Author: By David R. De remer, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Athletes Compete for Olympic Spots | 7/21/2000 | See Source »

Speedo's Fastskin suit mimics a shark's dermal denticles, V-shaped ridges that lessen drag by directing water flow away from the body. Adidas' version uses a compression Lycra that, the company claims, minimizes muscle vibration. Swimming's international governing body has ruled the suits do not enhance performance...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Swimsuit Contest | 7/3/2000 | See Source »

a) Cirque du Soleil's new Vegas show "Asian Pole Dancing" b) an exhibition sport for the Sydney Olympics c) a North Korean circus troupe d) The Perfect Storm: The Musical

Author: /time Magazine | Title: News Quiz Jun. 19, 2000 | 6/19/2000 | See Source »

When it comes to the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee, never bet against the home-schooled kids. This year's champ, GEORGE ABRAHAM THAMPY, 12, and the top two runners-up take their lessons at home, where subjects like Latin, long dormant in public schools, fill the time most kids...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Jun. 12, 2000 | 6/12/2000 | See Source »

This is where New Age politics joins hands with 19th century precedent. I propose that the candidates get out of their rocking chairs one night a week and participate in a kind of post-Clinton presidential Olympics, an event that might, in the TV listings, be called Who Wants to...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Rocking-Chair Campaign | 6/12/2000 | See Source »

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