31.   While athletes compete on the field in Atlanta, the battle for worldwide recognition by hundreds of corporate sponsors and the host city will be just as intense.

32.   Whether women are now on their way to equality is something to ponder as you watch the elite women athletes compete in Sydney over the next two weeks.

33.   An athlete can compete in as many meets as he wants, but only the five best scores count in the final total.

34.   American and Chinese athletes will compete in sports ranging from soccer to badminton in an annual series planned by sports officials from both countries.

35.   Athletes compete in various classifications depending on the level of their disability, which can be exaggerated.

36.   Athletes competed in hot and windy conditions on the fourth day of competition and a sudden gust blew the Algerian flag into the pool during the medal ceremony.

37.   Carrascalao said he expects seven or eight athletes to compete in Athens, citing likely entries in athletics, particularly the marathon.

38.   Five athletes have competed in previous Olympics, including two-time World Cup champion Ann Battelle of Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

39.   Florida State does not let its athletes compete if they have been charged with a felony, but they can take part if the charge is a misdemeanor.

40.   Florida State does not let athletes compete if they have been charged with a felony.