1.   As the first big meets of an Olympic year, the events attracted top divers from almost every nation.

2.   Baby Phoebe arrives long before the Indian is ready to ride to a big meet.

3.   Odds are, though, that a top swimmer would be tested more than once at a big meet.

4.   Since then, fortune has mocked Nohilly, especially in big meets.

5.   Then again, Darnyi, winner of two golds at Seoul and two more at Barcelona, had a habit of competing only in the big meets.

6.   They were short missives to her teammates, sent before big meets.

7.   Athletes are now legally entitled to receive money and big meets have become rich events.

8.   Bubka, competing for the first time in a big meet this season, is hoping for perfect weather Thursday.

9.   Flubbing relays in big meets is becoming commonplace for American teams in recent years.

10.   For weight thrower Jud Logan, the championships are a chance to prove himself in a big meet again.