Greek sprinters withdraw from Athens Olympics amid drug saga
Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou pulled out of the Athens Games after a weeklong probe into a missed urine test and a motorcycle crash hospitalization. Both athletes cut ties with coach Christos Tsekos, who was suspended by the Greek Olympic committee.
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Navratilova and Raymond Reach Olympic Quarterfinals
Martina Navratilova and Lisa Raymond advanced to the Olympic doubles quarterfinals in Athens after France pair Amelie Mauresmo and Mary Pierce withdrew, Mauresmo citing a skin allergy rash following her earlier 6-3 6-1 win over Chanda Rubin.
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United States
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Phelps Seeks Sixth Medal as Patterson Aims for All Around Title
Michael Phelps, with three golds and two bronzes, targets a sixth medal in Athens. Carly Patterson, 16, pursues the Olympic all-around title, a feat last achieved by Mary Lou Retton in 1984. The story also notes the U S basketball team featuring stars as they face Australia on Thursday Morning Live.
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U.S
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Dedication and Focus Propel Gladson in Golf Career
Linn-Mar senior Marc Gladson has earned state meet qualification all three years, tying for 12th as a freshman and finishing runner-up the last two seasons. Coach Steve Kahler praises his consistency, mental strength, and total golf package.
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Cedar Rapids
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Hamm Wins All Around Gymnastics Gold in Close Margin
Olympic champion Paul Hamm recovered from a nasty fall at the judges’ table to capture the men’s all around title in Athens by a razor thin .012 margin over Kim Dae-eun. Hamm delivered two career highlight routines and a perfect high bar dismount, finishing with 57.823 points as his coach Miles Avery cheered from the sideline.
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Tatyana Gutsu
Shannon Miller
Americans erase tainted swimming record in 800 free relay
Natalie Coughlin led off for the U S women as Kaitlin Sandeno closed in 7 minutes 53.42 seconds to beat the 7 55.47 East German mark set 17 years earlier. Dana Vollmer swam the third leg while Petria Thomas of Australia called the break on a tainted record a victory for clean sport.
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Petria Thomas
Dana Vollmer
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