81.   The two boxers were considered strong contenders to win medals at the Games in Atlanta.

82.   Un Yong Kim of South Korea and Richard Pound of Canada also are considered strong contenders.

83.   Western Michigan coach Gary Darnell, Southern Miss coach Jeff Bower and Marshall coach Bob Pruett are also strong contenders, sources said.

84.   A loss to Justine Henin at Wimbledon ended her bid for a Grand Slam, but the native New Yorker will be a strong contender on her best surface.

85.   A strong MVP contender, Gonzalez has homered in the first two games of the series.

86.   Analysts say Texas-Ohio Energy and Florida Light and Power are also strong contenders.

87.   Athens, Rome, Cape Town and Stockholm are regarded as strong contenders, and St. Petersburg has been considered one of the outsiders.

88.   Australia and South Korea are strong contenders for the semifinal berth in pool B. Australia defeated South Africa, and South Korea defeated Poland in their opening matches.

89.   Australia and South Korea are strong contenders for the semifinal berth in pool B after having won their opening matches against South Africa and Poland respectively.

90.   Athens, Rome, Cape Town and Stockholm are regarded as strong contenders and St. Petersburg has been considered one of the outsiders.