Several potential American medalists did well.

Men do not swim an 800 in the Olympics, but he is a potential medalist in the 1,500 at the Summer Games next year in Athens.

Schwikert, Hamm and Yim are potential medalists in November's world individual-event championships.

Oh, he's a Greco-Roman wrestler from Chandler, Ariz., a potential medalist.

Nick Thometz, another potential medalist, finished eighth.

His three men in the 100-meter dash were Eddie Hart, Rey Robinson and Robert Taylor, all potential medalists.

Each of the 26, chosen by a special T.A.C. selection committee, was considered a potential medalist.

On Wednesday, when the first five freestyle finals were held, the Americans won two gold medals and one silver, and they had four potential medalists ready for Thursday and today.

Chen Lu of China is another formidable rival and potential medalist.

Going into the Games, the Canberra Times considered him a potential medalist.