COVER

China's Turn (Olympics 2004)

Looking forward to Beijing 2008

Taking It Higher (Olympics)

Pacific islanders like P.N.G.'s Dika Toua lift hopes as well as weights

Ready to Rumble (Olympics 2004 | Fighting)

America and Russia may dominate outside the ringbut Asia still rules when it comes to fighting

Never-Ending Tech Race (Olympics 2004 | Technology)

Faster, higher, strongergeekier. Olympians rely on technology to hit gold

Breaking Away (Olympics 2004 | Track and Field)

Asians can't sprint? Two world-class athletes are determined to disprove that stereotype

The Price of Gold (Olympics 2004 | Training)

The path to glory is long and painful in China's athlete factories

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Everything But the Truth (Arts/Books)

Helen Garner's attempt to shine light onto an Australian murder leaves readers in the dark