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Rulon Gardner

Rulon GardnerBorn: Aug. 16, 1971Olympic wrestler surprise winner of the super heavyweight Greco-Roman wrestling gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Games; beat unbeatable Russian legend Alexandre…

Doug Michels 2003 Deaths

Doug MichelsAge: 59 avant-garde artist and architect who, with Chip Lord, created Ant Farm, an “underground” architectural firm. The group created “Cadillac Ranch,” an installation of 10…

Hyperion Bay

WBMonday 9:00–10:00 p.m.Cast:Mark Paul Gosselaar, Dylan Neal, Sydney Penny and Christina Moore Dennis Sweeney (Gosselaar) is no longer the outcast geek he was in high school. These days, he's…

Javier Sotomayor

Javier SotomayorBorn: Oct. 13, 1967Cuban high jumper first man to clear 8 feet (8-0) on July 29, 1989; won gold medal at 1992 Olympics with jump of only 7-ft, 8-in.; broke world record with…

Jenny Thompson

Jenny ThompsonBorn: Feb. 26, 1973Swimmer Eight-time Olympic gold medalist (all in relays) and winner of 12 Olympic medals overall, more than any other American woman; won 3 gold (4x100 free,…

Australia 4, Sweden 1

at Sydney, Australia (Sept. 21-23) Day One—Thomas Johansson (SWE) def. Patrick Rafter (AUS) 3-6, 6-7 (8-10), 6-3, 6-2, 6-3; Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) def. Jonas Bjorkman (SWE) 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-5…

Bruce Beresford Biography

Bruce Beresforddirector, screenwriter, producerBorn: 8/16/1940Birthplace: Sydney, Australia Acclaimed director noted for his rich character studies in films such as Tender Mercies (1982), Crimes of…

Australia Department of State Background

U.S. Department of State Background Note Australia Index: People History Government Political Conditions Foreign Relations Anzus and Defense U.S.-Australian Relations PEOPLEAustralia's…

Sanford Meisner 1997 Deaths

Sanford Meisner acting teacher Meisner was one of the most respected and influential acting teachers of the 20th century, with students including Joanne Woodward, Gregory Peck, Diane Keaton…

Norman Cleveland Biography

Norman ClevelandAge: 96 won an Olympic gold medal as a member of the 1924 U.S. Rugby Team that beat heavily favored France in Paris; last year that rugby was an Olympic sport after rioting…