11.   Even though Kyoko Ina and John Zimmerman won their third straight U.S. crown, their chances of reaching the podium in Salt Lake City are slim.

12.   However, Meas Sarin said the level of competition at the Asian Games may be too high to hold hopes that any Cambodians will reach the podium.

13.   If only he could reach the podium at the Olympics.

14.   If she reaches the podium, she plans to wave a flag bearing names of people who donated to support her racing.

15.   Manninen has reached the podium in all seven World Cup events this season.

16.   With Riis more than three minutes ahead of teammate Jan Ullrich of Germany, riders will be seeking to reach the podium with strong showings in the time trial.

17.   If Jamaican-born Sanderson could reach the podium next month, it would cap one of the most unlikely comeback stories of the Games.