41. At that time, Newton was the strongest proponent of keeping Olympic teams free from professional players.
42. Athletes will have to win two races to qualify for the Olympic team, a format which is used to cut down on protests over not being picked.
43. Atlanta native Andrea Wieland is one of two goaltenders on the national team and is expected to make the Olympic team.
44. At the time, she seemed to be dusting off an ancient stereotype, which had no bearing on the Olympic team.
45. Baba, who joined the Revolution after playing for the US Olympic team, has combined well with Moore in attack.
46. Atler said, yes, she was aware that as sixth-place finisher, under the old system, she would still have made the Olympic team.
47. Because of an injury to Shawn McEachern, Langenbrunner got the call to join the U.S. Olympic team only Friday.
48. Barely two years after taking up the sport, the swimming gold medalist made a smooth transition onto another Olympic team.
49. Barkley officially was named to the Olympic team Saturday, with the announcement coming during an NBA broadcast on NBC.
50. Before they were the Olympic team, they were the senior national team.