Friends of athletes not chosen for the Olympic team have physically attacked officials who did not award crucial bouts to their friends.

He was ranked 23rd choice overall of athletes chosen by all sports, and sixth in the athletic team.

That is why the American athletes chosen to compete don't come from major schools and don't put in much practice time together.

In 1960 she attempted to gain selection for the 1960 Summer Olympics but could only place third in the Australian Championships with only the first two athletes chosen.

The athletes chosen, she said, will compete in sports not represented at higher levels by Connecticut athletes in recent years.

To the Sports Editor: Michelle Kwan stands high on my small podium of world-class athletes chosen for accomplishment, charm and grace.

She was also one of eight athletes chosen to carry the World Trade Center flag into the Opening Ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympics.

He is the only athlete ever chosen for the Parade All-America teams in football, basketball, and baseball.

What follows is a list of the sports that had athletes chosen by the Brazilian Olympic Committee as the best in Brazil in each year.

The Munson Awards are given annually to athletes chosen for their achievement or charitable contributions.