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    US captain Christie Rampone and her daughter celebrate at the end of a women's soccer semifinal match against Japan at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Monday, Aug 18, 2008. At left is Japan's Iromi Ikeda and right Homare Sawa. USA won 4-2. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

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    United States' Angelo Taylor hugs his compatriot Bershawn Jackson, right, after winning the gold in the men's 400-meter hurdles during the athletics competitions in the National Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Monday, Aug. 18, 2008. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)

  • OLYMPICS: Track and Field - Day 5-Evening Session

    Aug 19, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; Silver medalist Jennifer Stuczynski (USA), left, gold medalist Elena Isinbaeva (RUS), center, and bronze medalist Svetlana Feofanova (RUS), right, during the women's pole vault final at National Stadium during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Mounic/Presse Sports via US PRESSWIRE

  • Beijing Olympics Marathon Swimming Women

    Competitors swim during the Women's 10 km swimming marathon at the Beijing 2008 Olympics Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

  • Beijing Olympics Marathon Swimming Women

    Russia's Larisa Ilchenko blows a kiss after winning the women's swimming marathon during the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

  • Beijing Olympics Marathon Swimming Women

    Natalie du Toit, of South Africa, center, removes her prosthetic leg before the start of the women's marathon swimming during the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008. Portugal's Daniela Inacio, left, and Italy's Martina Grimaldi, right, look on. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, IOPP, Pool)

  • OLYMPICS: Track and Field - Day 5-Evening Session

    Aug 19, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; Sherone Simpson (JAM) during the women's 200m second round heat at National Stadium during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Rondeau/Presse Sports via US PRESSWIRE

  • Beijing Olympics Beach Volleyball Men

    United States' Todd Rogers (2) and Philip Dalhausser celebrate after a semifinal beach volleyball match against Georgia at the Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008. USA won 21-11, 21-13. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

  • Beijing Olympics Beach Volleyball Men

    Fans reach for a ball thrown by United States' Philip Dalhausser and teammate Todd Rogers after a semifinal beach volleyball match against Georgia at the Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008. USA won 21-11, 21-13. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

  • OLYMPICS: Track and Field - Day 5-Evening Session

    Aug 19, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; Usain Bolt (JAM) wins mens 200m quarterfinal in 20.09 at National Stadium during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Prevost/Presse Sports via US PRESSWIRE

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    Donny Robinson of the United States heads down the BMX course during seeding runs on Wednesday, August 20, 2008, in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Mark Reis/Colorado Spring Gazette/MCT)

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    Monica Abbot of the United States pitches against Japan in softball semifinals on Wednesday, August 20, 2008, in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Erich Schlegel/Dallas Morning News/MCT)

  • Beijing Olympics Volleyball Men

    Krasimir Gaydarski, of Bulgaria, spikes against Alexey Kuleshov, of Russia, in a men's quarterfinals volleyball match during the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

  • OLYMPICS: Gymnastics-Apparatus Finals

    Aug 19, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; Li Xiaopeng (CHN) competes on the parallel bars during the gymnastics apparatus finals at the National Indoor Stadium during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Li Xiaopeng finished first in the event to win the gold. Martin/Presse Sports via US PRESSWIRE

  • OLYMPICS: Gymnastics-Apparatus Finals

    Aug 19, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; Li Xiaopeng (CHN) competes on the parallel bars during the gymnastics apparatus finals at the National Indoor Stadium during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Li Xiaopeng finished first in the event to win the gold. Martin/Presse Sports via US PRESSWIRE

  • Beijing Olympics Athletics Mens High Jump

    In this combination of 4 photos, Russia's Andrey Silnov celebrates winning the gold in the men's high jump final during the athletics competitions in the National Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)

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    Andrey Silnov of Russia reacts as he makes a failed attempt on his way to winning gold in the high jump on Tuesday, August 19, 2008, in the Games of the the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (David Eulitt/Kansas City Star/MCT)

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    Henry Cejudo of the United States celebrates his gold medal in 55kg wrestling with a victory over Tomohiro Matsunaga of Japan on Tuesday, August 19, 2008, in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Mark Reis/Colorado Springs Gazette/MCT)

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    Rashid Ramzi of Bahrain celebrates his win in the 1500 meters on Tuesday, August 19, 2008, in the Games of the the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)

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    Aug. 19, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; Russia guard Ilona Korstin (10) looks to pass as Spain forward Anna Montanana (12) and Isabel Sanchez (7) defend in the Russia 84-65 victory against Spain at the Beijing Olympic Basketball Stadium in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-US PRESSWIRE

  • OLY HURDLES WOMEN

    Dawn Harper of the U.S., left, nears the finish line alongside Delloreen Ennis-London of Jamaica, center, and Lolo Jones of the U.S., during the women's 100 meter hurdles final on day 11 of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, in Beijing, China, on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. Harper won the gold medal in the event with a time of 12.54, a personal best. Photographer: Natalie Behring/Bloomberg News

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    Aug 19, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano (second right) is tripped by Brazil defenseman Alex Silva (3) during the semifinal round match at Workers Stadium during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Argentina beat Brazil 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIRE

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    Jeremy Wariner of the United States runs a semifinal of the 400 meters on Tuesday, August 19, 2008, in the Games of the the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (David Eulitt/Kansas City Star/MCT)

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    Aug. 19, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; Troy Dumais (USA) competes in the mens 3m springboard final at the National Aquatics Center during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE

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    Candace Parker of the United States goes up for a shot against Kweryong Kim of Korea on Tuesday, August 19, 2008, in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Joe Rimkus Jr./Miami Herald/MCT)

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    Aug 19, 2008, Beijing, China: (L-R) Fabian Hambuechen (GER) , Zou Kai (CHN) and Jonathan Horton(USA) throw their flowers into the stands as they show their bronze, gold and silver medals after the mens apparatus finals for the horizontal bar at artistic gymnastics in the National Indoor Stadium during the Beijing Olympic Games. CSPA via US PRESSWIRE

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    Jonathan Horton of the United States performs his silver medal routine on the high bar in individual apparatus finals on Tuesday, August 19, 2008, in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Paul Kitagaki Jr./Sacramento Bee/MCT)

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    Nastia Liukin of the United States performs her silver-medal winning routine on the balance beam in individual apparatus finals on Tuesday, August 19, 2008, in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Paul Kitagaki Jr./Sacramento Bee/MCT)

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    Fei Cheng of China performs her bronze medal routine on the balance beam in individual apparatus finals on Tuesday, August 19, 2008, in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Paul Kitagaki Jr./Sacramento Bee/MCT)

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    Aug 19, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; Li Xiaopeng (CHN) competes on the parallel bars during the gymnastics apparatus finals at the National Indoor Stadium during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Li Xiaopeng finished first in the event to win the gold. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIRE

  • OLYMPICS MENS WRESTLING

    Henry Cejudo of the U.S., in red, wrestles Tomohiro Matsunaga of Japan in the Men's freestyle wrestling event on day 11 of the 2008 Beijing Olympics in Beijing, China, on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. The 2008 Beijing Olympics will run until Aug. 24, 2008. Photographer: Natalie Behring/Bloomberg News

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    Aug 19, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; Nayara Figueira and teammate Lara Teixeira (BRA) perform their routine in the synchronized swimming duet free preliminary during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE

  • Beijing Olympics Wrestling Freestyle Men 55kg

    USA's Henry Cejudo, wearing blue, wrestles Azerbaijan's Namig Sevdimov during their men's wrestling 55 kilogram freestyle match at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Ed Wray)

  • Beijing Olympics Diving Mens 3M Springboard

    Mexico's Yahel Castillo competes in the men's 3-meter springboard diving semifinals at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

  • Beijing Olympics Triathlon Men

    Competitors race in the bicycle portion of the men's triathlon at the 2008 Beijing Olympics Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)

  • Beijing Olympics Wrestling Men

    Yogeshwar Dutt of India, in blue, wrestles Kenichi Yumoto of Japan in 60 kilogram category of men's freestyle wrestling competition of the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)

  • Beijing Olympics Diving Mens Springboard

    China's Qin Kai warms up before the start of the men's 3-meter springboard semifinal at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

  • Beijing Olympics Triathlon Men

    Competitors dive in for the swimming portion of the men's Triathlon final at the Triathlon venue on Day 11 of the Beijing 2008 Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

  • Beijing Olympics Cycling Women

    China's Guo Shuang falls during the Track Cycling Women's Sprint race, at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing,Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

  • Beijing Olympics Gymnastics Men

    China's gymnast Li Xiaopeng performs on the parallel bars during the gymnastics apparatus finals at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. Li Xiaopeng won the gold medal. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

  • APTOPIX Beijing Olympics Cycling Men

    Argentina's Walter Fernando Perez kisses the Argentine flag after clinching the gold medal of the Track Cycling Men's Madison, at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

  • Beijing Olympics Soccer Men

    Nigeria's Chinedu Ogbuke Obasi (7) celebrates with teammates Chibuzor Okonkwo (2) and Victor Obinna (9) after he scored their second goal against Belgium during a men's semifinal soccer match between at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Shanghai, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

  • Beijing Olympics Water Polo Women

    Natalie Golda of the USA chases down the ball as the USA plays Australia in a semifinal round women's water polo match at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. The USA won 9-8. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

  • Beijing Olympics Athletics Mens 110M Hurdles

    United States' David Payne competes in a men's 110-meter hurdles 2nd round heat during the athletics competitions in the National Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

  • Beijing Olympics Soccer Men

    Brazil's Anderson (7) keeps his eyes on the ball as Argentina's Nicolas Pareja moves in during a men's soccer semifinal game at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

  • Beijing Olympics Table Tennis Women

    Seo Ye Dang of Korea returns a shot to Miao Miao of Australia during their women's table tennis singles first round match at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008.(AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

  • Beijing Olympics Athletics Mens 400m Hurdles

    Thee U.S. flags are raised during an awarding ceremony of the men's 400-meter hurdles in the National Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)

  • Beijing Olympics Athletics Mens High Jump

    Russia's Andrey Silnov competes on his way to winning the men's high jump final during the athletics competitions in the National Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

  • APTOPIX Beijing Olympics Weightlifting Mens 105kg Plus

    Matthias Steiner of Germany celebrates after winning gold in the men's +105 kg, weightlifting competition at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

  • Beijing Olympics Athletics Womens 100M Hurdles

    United States' LoLo Jones reacts after the women's 100-meter hurdles final during the athletics competitions in the National Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

  • Beijing Olympics Athletics Womens 100M Hurdles

    United States' LoLo Jones reacts after the women's 100-meter hurdles final during the athletics competitions in the National Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

  • Beijing Olympics Athletics Womens 100M Hurdles

    United States' Dawn Harper shows her gold medal after winning the women's 100-meter hurdles final during the athletics competitions in the National Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)

  • Beijing Olympics Basketball Women

    Russian players celebrate after defeating Spain 84-65 in a women's quarterfinal basketball game at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Dusan Vranic)

  • APTOPIX Beijing Olympics Diving Mens Springboard

    Colombia's Juan Guillermo Uran competes at the men's 3m springboard diving final at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Monday, Aug. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

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    Dawn Harper of the United States celebrates gold in the 100 meter hurdles on Tuesday, August 19, 2008, in the Games of the the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Erich Schlegel/Dallas Morning News/MCT)

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    Aug 19, 2008, Qingdao, China: Anna Tunnicliffe from USA gets gold medal in the final race of Laser Radial during the Beijing Olympic Games. Mandatory Credit: CSPA via U S PRESSWIRE

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    Aug 18, 2008, Beijing, CHINA: Sun Haiping, coach of Liu Xiang (CHN) cries during a press conference at the National Stadium for the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Liu Xiang was forced to withdraw from the 110m hurdles with a hamstring injury. Mandatory Credit: CSPA via US PRESSWIRE

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    Aug 18, 2008, Beijing, China: Ma Lin competes during the mens table tennis team gold medal event during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the Peking University Gymnasium. China won the Gold against Germany 3-0. Mandatory Credit: CSPA via US PRESSWIRE

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    Jana Veldakova of Sweden reacts after failing to qualify in long jump on Tuesday, August 19, 2008, in the Games of the the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Paul Kitagaki Jr./Sacramento Bee/MCT)

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    Aug 19, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; Hirokatsu Tayama (JPN), left, and Hunter Kemper (USA) transition from the swimming to cycling during the mens triathlon at the Triathlon Venue during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIRE

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    Javelin competitor Kara Patterson of the United States is silhouetted against the National Stadium on Tuesday, August 19, 2008, in the Games of the the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. ( Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)

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    Huizi Sun of China, left, and Martina Miceli of Italy battle on Tuesday, August 19, 2008, in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Abaca Press/MCT)

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    Lolo Jones of the United States reacts after stumbling on a hurdle and ending up seventh in the 100-meter hurdles on Tuesday, August 19, 2008, in the Games of the the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Michael Goulding/Orange County Register/MCT)




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