61.   Would the European track circuit be as strong as it is today without the presence of so many American athletes?

62.   Would only American athletes benefit?

63.   Other American athletes, including tennis and golf pros, have canceled trips to overseas events because of security fears.

64.   A group of American athletes will carry the flag, joined by an honor guard of police officers and firefighters, Olympic organizers said Wednesday.

65.   American athletes soared and the home crowd cheered anyway, refusing to let anything spoil their party.

66.   American athletes swept the commemoration, winning eight of the events.

67.   American athletes won two golds in junior events and two in senior competition.

68.   American athletes will still be able to compete at conference championships as individuals in some sports, such as track and field, but team points will not accumulate.

69.   Armstrong is the third most-recognized American athlete after Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods, Postal Service spokesman Gerry Kreienkamp said.

70.   Bahrke still had reason to celebrate as the first American athlete to win a medal in these games.