51.   Because of her versatility, she is considered a medal contender in the combined event, which includes downhill and slalom races.

52.   Being a medal contender proved to be too much pressure for American skier Caroline Lalive.

53.   Boudreault was not ranked among medal contenders in the welterweight competition at the Atlanta Olympics.

54.   Both will be Olympic medal contenders in Atlanta this summer.

55.   Buoyed by boisterous crowds, the host of the Basketball World Championship has emerged as a medals contender with three straight victories.

56.   Bulgaria, Spain, Belarus, Russia and Ukraine are the top medal contenders.

57.   But medal contenders in each event sat out with injuries that should be long mended by the time the games are held.

58.   But no real Swedish medal contenders showed up Thursday for the Olympic Ball at the ritzy Grand Hotel, overlooking the Royal Castle.

59.   But no real Swedish medal contenders showed up for the Olympic Ball at the ritzy Grand Hotel, overlooking the Royal Castle.

60.   By then, perhaps the United States will have medal contenders in pairs and ice dance.