1.   But when Ovett upset his rival to win gold over two laps, the script changed.

2.   Last year, an Ariat-wearing rider won gold at the Atlanta Olympics.

3.   Melissanidis won gold with his floor routine, sending Athens into a frenzy.

4.   The Commonwealth triple gold medallist was tipped to win gold again in Barcelona.

5.   The pair, who are favourite to win the gold, led from the start and had a comfortable win, beating the German team by nearly three seconds.

6.   Moorhouse who won gold in Seoul attracts the greatest share of publicity, and Gillingham come what may, has appeared destined to play second fiddle.

7.   Although Svatenko did not compete, the team won gold.

8.   Although she could win gold in the shopping Olympics, she bought as much for her family and friends as she did for herself.

9.   American women will win their gold, and behave maturely.

10.   Ammann credited a January concussion, suffered during a spectacular fall, with helping him win double gold.