2008 Beijing Olympic Games

Athletes

	Champion Ryu set for China onslaught As the Olympics fast approaches, men's defending champion Ryu Seung-min can be forgiven for feeling a little nervous.

	Shawn Johnson beaming US gymnastic queen Loaded with beauty and talent, reigning world champion Shawn Johnson is a highlight in the United States' star-studded women gymnastic team bound for the Beijing Olympics next month.

	Chinese Taipei's Chan eyes Olympic birthday honor Chinese Taipei's No 1 tennis player Chan Yung-jan has one birthday wish this year - to play the Olympics final on the day she turns 19.

	World record primes Hackett for Olympic success Grant Hackett's world short-course record in the 800m freestyle backed up fast times in training ahead of his bid for a third consecutive 1500m freestyle gold medal in Beijing, reports said Monday.

	Medalist Gao returns to China as opponent Gao Jun, who won a 1992 Olympic silver medal for China in women's doubles table tennis, returns to the land of her birth for the Beijing Olympics at age 39 as a player for the United States.

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