War Cry Mark Lopez discusses the importance of the ki-hap in taekwondo
By any other name If they weren't wearing matching red, white and blue, members of the U.S. gymnastics team say you'd still be able to pick them out of a crowd.
Picking up where he left off After an extended break, gymnast Paul Hamm returns to top form at the 2008 Tyson American Cup, with his parents anxiously watching from the stands.
Iron Woman An injury kept weightlifter Melanie Roach from the 2000 Sydney Olympic team; eight years and three children later, she is on the cusp of fulfilling that dream.
Dara's Daring Comeback Four-time Olympian Dara Torres is making a comeback at age 41, with her two-year-old daughter in tow.
Down on the bayou What happens when you drop 15 USA Softball players into the Louisiana countryside on a day off from competition? Lots of laughs and good times!
Five alive Three members of the U.S. modern pentathlon team share what appeals to them about their sport.
Challenge of the pentathlon Eli Bremer explains the modern pentathlon, and describes what makes the sport so challenging.
Dream fulfilled Eli Bremer describes the elation of qualifying for the 2008 Olympics after missing out in 2004.
Army molds pentathletes Dennis Bowsher and Mickey Kelly describe how the U.S. Army molds them into better athletes.
Trials of training It takes a lot of dedication and well-roundedness for U.S. pentathletes to succeed at their sport.
Taormina back for more Sheila Taormina's drive to compete in the Olympic modern pentathlon has the full support of her teammates.
Gary Hall Jr.'s first swim race Home video of Gary Hall Jr. swimming, and winning, his first race.
Gary Hall Jr.: Three months old Home video of Gary Hall Jr. going for a swim in the ocean at age three months, with father Gary, a three-time Olympian.
Patience is her virtue To succeed on the platform, weightlifter Melanie Roach takes preparation seriously and truly absorbs the moment.
Enjoying the process Melanie Roach weighs in on what she likes about weightlifting: enjoying the process.
Olympic flame atop the world A Chinese mountaineering team brought the Olympic flame to the top of the world, a spectacular feat meant to underscore China's grand ambitions for 2008.
Mutual support U.S. sabre fencer Tim Morehouse is grateful for the support he gets, and gives back when he can.
The American way Head coach Pia Sundhage describes the character of the U.S. team and how soccer has changed over the years.
Not difficult, but different New head coach Pia Sundhage talks about the challenges of coaching the U.S. women going into Beijing.
Full circle Heading into her second Olympics, Heather O'Reilly has fulfilled a life-long dream of playing for the U.S. national team.
Raising his game Since his youth, U.S. striker Jozy Altidore has always been the young star on his team.
Motherhood and soccer U.S. defender Kate Markgraf relies on the generous support of others to juggle soccer and being a mom.
Delicate balance Abby Wambach describes the balance between spending time with the U.S. team and her loved ones.
Importance of leadership A veteran of the U.S. team, Abby Wambach can speak volumes about team leadership.
Sandeno: Late Olympic bloomer Kaitlin Sandeno says she thought she'd succeed in soccer, not swimming, until just before Sydney.
Sandeno on her favorite time Kaitlin Sandeno describes her favorite feeling in swimming.
Lochte's favorite moment Ryan Lochte describes the time in the ready room before a race.
Lochte born to compete Ryan Lochte describes an unusual contest from his childhood.
Powerful experience Abby Wambach believes that the Olympic soccer tournament carries meaning in many different ways.
Lochte's friends with rivals Ryan Lochte is friendly to all of his competitors, regardless of who wins.
Jones' near-drowning Cullen Jones nearly drowned at a water park when he was a child.
Hoff: Making the team in '04 Katie Hoff says the emotion that came with making the team in 2004 was overwhelming.
Hoff: Dealing with disappointment Katie Hoff talks about how she overcame her perceived failure in Athens.
Hoff's vision of Beijing Katie Hoff talks about how she envisions Beijing during the Games.
Balkan ideal Merrill Moses believes that the U.S. is catching up to the countries where water polo is king.
A different breed People think he's crazy, but Merrill Moses became a water polo goalkeeper for a reason.
Excited about Beijing Betsey Armstrong and Heather Petri are eager to take part in the Olympic experience in Beijing.
Hansen's building on Athens Brendan Hansen says he's been working harder ever since his disappointment in Athens.
Hansen on the perfect breaststroker Brendan Hansen breaks down the perfect body for a breaststroker -- and no, it's not his.
Hansen: One with the water Brendan Hansen says the feeling of being one with the water is the ultimate in swimming.
Hansen on rivalry with Kitajima Brendan Hansen breaks down the dynamic between him and top rival Kosuke Kitajima of Japan.
Hansen's Olympic dream Brendan Hansen's Olympic dream began with wearing a gold medal at age 11.
Hansen: Language a barrier Brendan Hansen and Kosuke Kitajima can't communicate with words, but their mutual respect speaks for itself.
Crocker on pressure of Team USA Ian Crocker says the U.S. team sets the bar so high, it becomes his goal to perform up to the team's standards.
Wildman-Tobriner still giving back Ben Wildman-Tobriner spent years swimming at the Boys & Girls Club in San Francisco, and he tries to help out as much as possible.
Phelps: Dreaming big as a kid Michael Phelps made it a goal early on to win a gold medal at the Olympics.
Michael Phelps: Mamma's boy Michael Phelps talks about the influence of his mother, Debbie, who is his No. 1 fan.
Phelps on his best friend Michael Phelps talks about his dog, Herman, who has much in common with his owner -- except the snoring.
Underwater wrestling Olympic veteran Heather Petri acknowledges that water polo can get rather rough at times.
