1.   Triple jumper Edwards set a new world record.

2.   British triple jumper Jonathon Edwards was also invited to compete.

3.   But for triple jumper Jonathan Edwards, an ordinary Brit with an extraordinary skill, it is more like an ability he has given to God.

4.   But for triple jumper Desmond Hunt, next year will be doubly significant.

5.   He played basketball, and was an accomplished long jumper and triple jumper in track.

6.   Long jumpers, triple jumpers and pole-vaulters will often wait until the wind is favorable before starting their approach.

7.   A Bulgarian triple jumper and a Russian hurdler on Monday became the first athletes caught using steroids at the Atlanta Games.

8.   Also in the list are hammer thrower Wong Tee Kue, triple jumper Chai Song Lip and hurdler Hii Siew Ngiik who are based in Kuala Lumpur.

9.   Another Olympic gold medalist, triple jumper Kenny Harrison, was a late withdrawal, without explanation.

10.   Another U.S. athlete, triple jumper LaMark Carter, withdrew Thursday.