After Lewis, who will lead track and field
Houston coach Tom Teller asks who will replace Carl Lewis as track and field eyes the next century. Teller says Lewis changed the sport with more than speed, noting his push for athletes to profit and for the sport to advance. He doubts a new star will mirror Lewis, leaving a void for his successor.
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Tom Teller
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Carl
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Leroy Burrell
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Carl Lewises
University of Houston
Russia Seeks 30 Golds in First Independent Olympic Team
In Moscow officials and champions preview Russia’s first independent Summer Games team since 1912 in Atlanta. They target at least 30 golds, a medal drought longer after Barcelona, with government bonuses of 50 000 for gold and 20 000 for silver while athletes pursue private sponsorships and personal coaches amid heat and humidity.
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Alexander Popov
Australia
Barcelona
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Pre Olympic Nikaia meet yields top performances
Kenya born Kipketer competing for Denmark led the Nikaia Grand Prix with 1 42.51 over 800 meters. Morceli outran rivals in the 2 000, while Bubka and Tarasov highlighted field events. World champion Bailey beat Christie in the 100 as Guerrouj claimed the 1500 in Stockholm style drama.
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Morocco
David Kiptoo
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Kazakstan
Russia
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Ukraine
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Christie
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Guerrouj
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Sonia O’sullivan
Ireland
Marie-Jose Perec
Torrance Zellner
United States
Kevin Young
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Cuba
Mary Onyali
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Lumilla Engquist
Sweden
Moceanu resumes workouts as Olympic prep continues
Dominique Moceanu, 14, back in regular practice in Houston while nursing a stress fracture in her right tibia. With 10 days before the Olympics, she uses a bone stimulator, extra sleep, and vitamins, facing a risk of aggravating the injury during competition. Dr. Jack Jensen notes she is improving but not yet fully ready.
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Karolyi
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