Track & Field

take more medals than Jamaican speedsters Kerron Stewart, Shelly-Ann Fraser and Sherone Simpson in the battle for national supremacy in the 100 meters? World champion Veronica Campbell-Brown couldn't even make Jamaica's team; she was fourth at the trials. But Lee and Edwards have posted fast times this year, and Williams, the reigning Olympic silver medal winner, is one of the best big-meet performers you will find. Ones to Watch Two-time Olympic 10,000 champion Haile Gebrselassie of Ethiopia declined to run the marathon here because of concerns about Beijing's air quality. Despite his 1996 and 2000 titles, Gebrselassie will have a bigger problem in the 10,000 final tonight than the air; he will have to contend with world record holder Kenenisa Bekele and possibly a lukewarm reception by Chinese fans. When... [read full story]