21.   Bassham already had won a silver medal in the small-bore rifle competition at the Munich Games and was preparing his return to the United States.

22.   Beard, after two silver medals in two events in her first Olympic appearance, stands as a willing recipient.

23.   Bahrke, who was unable to ski two years ago because of a staph infection, said she was thrilled with her silver medal.

24.   Because his jump was the shortest of the competition, Japan settled for a silver medal.

25.   Because there were no medal ceremonies in Paris, Abrahams received his gold, plus a silver medal for the relay, in the mail.

26.   Because she won the first silver medal of the Winter Games before emitting the first public grievance, Lazutina gets a free pass.

27.   Besides, in the end, the Chinese accepted their silver medals without protest.

28.   ----- The day before the start of the Goodwill Games figure skating competition, Michelle Kwan watched a tape of her silver medal performance in the Olympics.

29.   A silver medal would have been accepted graciously, but in reality, another second-place finish would be counted as a loss.

30.   A year ago, he won a silver medal at the world championships.