41.   An Olympic gold medal would bring an astonishing conclusion to an amateur career that is as improbable as it is inspiring.

42.   And between them, they have five Olympic medals.

43.   And Daron Rahlves of the U.S. leaves Salt Lake City with no Olympic medals.

44.   And if he realizes his dream of winning an Olympic medal next year, he would be the oldest U.S. diver in memory to do so.

45.   And she was good enough to add another Olympic medal to her burgeoning trophy case.

46.   And it was the first time that the runner-up at the US nationals had beaten the champion for the Olympic gold medal.

47.   And they continue to search for his missing Olympic gold medal, which they believe he stored in a bank in Baton Rouge, La., where he lived.

48.   And they did not make it any easier for the judges to decide who should win the Olympic gold medal.

49.   And when he stood there, he would also be the first Austrian skier awarded four Olympic medals.

50.   And, even without an Olympic medal, her annual income may exceed seven figures.