1.   Viktor Petrenko, a favorite, took the gold as a lifetime achievement award.

2.   The rate went back up as expected, but the British crew could make no impression, trailing home in fifth as the United States took the gold.

3.   As for veteran performers, Kwan continues to display an undefinable X factor that makes her a magnet, whether or not she takes the gold.

4.   But his fourth-place standing means he can win the free skate and still not take the gold from Yagudin.

5.   For pure Olympian heartbreak, pitcher Lisa Fernandez probably takes the gold.

6.   Germany took the gold, winning their fourth consecutive Olympic team title, defeating the Dutch, who took the silver.

7.   Having to make do with a silver on the uneven bars and on the vault, Miller took the gold in the floor exercise and on the beam.

8.   He finished first in the preliminary round, but faded to fourth in the final, while Darnyi took another gold.

9.   He believes he can take the gold in Atlanta, where he will carry the flag of Trinidad and Tobago and its national hopes.

10.   He had a gold taken from him in the first race.