11.   Every four years, the international federation creates tougher rules for rhythmic gymnastics.

12.   FINA, the international swimming federation, is expected to hear her case in June and could suspend her from international competition.

13.   For the people who labored so long to get softball into the Olympics, like international federation president Porter, it did end like a dream.

14.   He believes that pressure is causing the international federation to stick to its hard-line position.

15.   Helmick, who headed the international swimming federation then, got wind of the track deal and pursued his own negotiations.

16.   If he does not have the economical means to not be paid, he must be paid, like many international federation presidents and international organization presidents are paid.

17.   Material from wire services, personal interviews, the US Olympic Committee, international federations, and national sports bodies was used in this report.

18.   Material from wire services, the US Olympic Committee, international federations, national sports bodies, and interviews was used in compiling this report.

19.   Mitchell said he is confident the international federation will rule in his favor.

20.   Material from wire services, international federations, the US Olympic Committee, sports governing bodies and interviews was used in this report.