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 * [[image:Yao_Ming.jpg width="144" height="194"]] || Yao Ming of China is the most known Chinese athlete. He will be a big factor although Team China doesn't have very good chances to win the gold medal. Yao will also be China's flag bearer in the opening ceremonies. It is said that he "Represents a positive image for Chinese athletes." ||
 * [[image:Ian_Thorpe.jpg]] || Ian Thorpe of Australia is the biggest threat to beat Micheal Phelps. Ian is known as the "Thorpedo" He has won nine olympic medals in the past and hopes to add to that total in Beijing. The nine medals is a record for any Australian Olympian. In 2004 Ian fell off the starting blocks and was disqualifed from an event. His teammate that qualified gave Ian his spot. ||
 * [[image:Handball.jpg]] || Team Korea is the favored team to win the gold medal. They beat Team Japan in a controversial championship match. The AHF, Asian Handball Federation said that if the championship match was replayed it would not count. Korea's women's team also qualified against Japan's women's team the night before. ||
 * [[image:Handball.jpg]] || Team Korea is the favored team to win the gold medal. They beat Team Japan in a controversial championship match. The AHF, Asian Handball Federation said that if the championship match was replayed it would not count. Korea's women's team also qualified against Japan's women's team the night before. ||