11.   THE NAMES The freestyle team is headlined by the superheavyweight Bruce Baumgartner, who is seeking his third Olympic gold medal and fourth medal over all.

12.   The third medal should belong to the Americans, who have won a pair at two of the last three Games.

13.   Thorpe provided the Australians a three-second lead with his leg and won his third gold medal of the Olympics.

14.   Poland picked up its first medal, finishing second and Ukraine won its third bronze medal.

15.   A record breaker from Italy kept France on Thursday from winning its third cycling gold medal in three Olympic events.

16.   After winning his third gold medal of the Winter Olympics, Johann Muehlegg expected to be warmly embraced as a true son of Spain.

17.   Despite having to cut back her pre-Salt Lake City training, Witty was at her best when it counted, earning her third Olympic medal.

18.   Emiliano Brembilla picked up his third gold medal, one of five for Italy in swimming Tuesday at the Mediterranean Games.

19.   For Dahlie, it was the third consecutive silver medal in the event in major competition.

20.   For Dahlie, it was the third gold medal in these championships.