21.   Some athletes said they were too afraid to attend the opening ceremonies.

22.   Some athletes say the pressure of a bad day on the field or court can often build to unbearable proportions.

23.   Some athletes have said they are fearful of competing in the Games because of the possibility of terrorist attacks.

24.   Some athlete once said that winning is a great deodorant.

25.   SYDNEY - Olympic athletes may say they have a glamorous life.

26.   The athletes say they will, of course, run for their homelands.

27.   The athletes say they have complained about the problem for months, but to no avail.

28.   The athletes said they wanted to feel the weight of the awards, and the company responded with nuggetlike medals that weigh more than a pound.

29.   The athletes say he still has magic hands that can massage away any injury.

30.   When was the last time a big-time professional athlete said that?