61.   Athletic events at the Games continued on schedule Thursday, with medal ceremonies planned for aquatics, bowling, sailing, volleyball and powerlifting.

62.   But in recent years, Russia has shown renewed interest in holding prominent international athletic events.

63.   China, which had been battling Japan for supremacy in the athletic events, took over the overall lead in golds by winning three of eight events Saturday.

64.   He set new record in crossing time and crossed the Channel six times, making a daunting athletic event look like an everyday affair.

65.   One athletic event in Houston went on as scheduled over the weekend because its venue escaped flooding.

66.   Recently, Russia has shown renewed interest in holding prominent international athletic events.

67.   Some groups, including the NCAA, are considering moving athletic events from the state if its flag continues to include the Confederate battle emblem.

68.   The athletes can not compete in any athletic events while suspended.

69.   The legislation would outlaw betting on Olympic, college or high school athletic events.

70.   The marathon traditionally is the last athletic event of the Games, ending in the main stadium just before the closing ceremonies.