1.   But because Hunt would not guarantee him the anchor leg, Lewis declined, skipping the pre-Olympic relay workouts and all subsequent Olympic relay practices.

2.   Hunt then told Lewis that if he wanted to be considered, he should attend a relay practice in Chapel Hill, N.C.

3.   It would be even crazier for Lewis to show up at a relay practice.

4.   A US team spokesman said they had until Tuesday, the first day of the relay practice, to decide the line-up.

5.   The US team has until Tuesday, the first day of the relay practice, to decide the line-up.