11.   Koenig represented Germany in Olympic sailing events and was also a member of the German national skiing team.

12.   Migrating whales could create chaos for Olympic sailing events in Sydney Harbour, a National Parks and Wildlife Service official said Sunday.

13.   The wildlife service conducted an air, land and sea reconnaissance over the harbor, reporting marine mammal activity that may affect sailing events, particularly on offshore courses.

14.   The Olympic sailing event will have its own weather team of seven experts.