Meghan Peters

Liu Xiang was China's biggest hope at the Bird's Nest. The Games really won't be the same without him.

Courtney Woo

The fact that Bolt broke a world record challenges popular fears that poor air quality would mean poor performance at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

Robert J. Elisberg

Screenwriter and columnist

Jordan Hasay set an American high school record, breaking the old time by almost two full seconds, and Oregon track fans proved their reputation again.

Earl Ofari Hutchinson

Author and political analyst

One misstep and they become the instant poster boys (and girls) for all that's allegedly wrong with sport and society.

Earl Ofari Hutchinson

Author and political analyst

It won't make her any less the cheater that she was, but her voluntary return of the medals will add real meaning to her public apology.