Adam Nelson throws a shot put at Hayword Field at the University of Oregon June 22. He will compete in the shot put event at the Athens summer games. (Jack Gruber, USA TODAY)
No. 2. The shot put
This will not just be big guys and gals throwing around a heavy ball. Well, yes it will, but they will be doing it on the hallowed grounds of Olympia. It is the only competition sched-uled for the site of the original ancient games. Even the ghosts will be watching.
Besides that, the men's shot put is an American stronghold, and the United States has an outside chance to sweep the medals.
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