31.   Two years later, he caught the flu at the Olympic trials and wound up fourth, not qualifying for Lillehammer.

32.   VISITING a poultry market is the strongest risk factor for catching bird flu, according to a joint study by US and Hong Kong health officials.

33.   Willie had been sick since early January, when he caught the flu and then contracted pneumonia, which caused stress on his heart.

34.   But having arrived in Kiruna last week for training, Di Centa promptly caught the flu and was confined to bed.