Gary Hall Jr. and Anthony Ervin won the 100-meter freestyle , touching the wall together in 21.98 seconds to share the gold. The Flying Dutchman Pieter van den Hoogenband, who was swimming for his third gold of these Games, settled for the bronze. Two-time defending champion Alexander Popov of Russia finished sixth. He still doesn't get it U.S. coach once again underutilizing his talent. U.S. women show fortitude en route to gold match.
Maldivian swimmer delivers important message.
With ease Marion Jones and Maurice Greene strolled to early-round victories in the 100 meters as track and field events began. Arsi Harju of Finland won gold in the men's shot put. Defending Olympic 100-meter champion Donovan Bailey couldn't overcome a nasty case of the flu and failed to qualify in the 100 meters. U.S. weightlifter Tara Nott was awarded an unexpected gold medal, and teammate Cheryl Haworth made all six of her lifts to take home the silver. Flying high Soaring 25 feet in the air, world champion Irina Karavaeva of Russia won the gold medal in the inaugural Olympic women's trampoline.