Schwikert Seizes Olympic Dream From Unlikely Start
In Sydney Tasha Schwikert, born early to save a later eligibility, becomes the U S women’s gymnastics alternate and then joins the Olympic team after Morgan White withdraws with a stress fracture. Her mother Joy reflects on the improbable path from Las Vegas to the Olympics.
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Bridge hand analysis with spade and diamond play
Declarer plans two winning lines in a Four Hearts and Four Spades problem. First line, finesse spade king or use trump to force ten tricks. then discard on clubs while managing diamonds and spades. Second line, win diamond with ace, club to dummy, heart toward jack, aiming for ten tricks even if trump finesse fails. Tomorrow: Proper planning wins the race.
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Thorpedo Aims for First Olympic Gold in Sydney
At 17, Ian Thorpe is a national icon as he prepares for the Sydney Olympics. The 6 foot 5 swimmer, nicknamed The Thorpedo, seeks gold in the 400 meter freestyle at the Sydney International Aquatic Center. He has broken 10 world records and holds the fastest times in the 200 and 400 events, with big expectations from home crowds.
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Medal run heats up for US women's volleyball
Sydney reports a rising US squad after turning Grand Prix gains into Olympic momentum. New lineup and veteran leadership lift hopes as ten rookies join two seasoned stars, with coach Mick Haley stressing perseverance and a top-four finish calendar.
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