11.   Nagano organizers have been relatively forthright about what is in the works for the opening ceremony, including who will light the Olympic cauldron.

12.   The Olympic cauldron had the second night of its life Saturday.

13.   The sprinter will join the Olympic cauldron at nearby Sydney Olympic Park.

14.   The ailing Muhammad Ali was chosen to light the Olympic cauldron and Evander Holyfield was also a top performer at the Games opening ceremony.