WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Felix Sanchez, center, of the Dominican Republic, gold medalist in the 400-meter hurdles, is flanked on the awards podium by silver medalist Fabrizio Mori, left, of Italy, and bronze medalist Dai Tamesue, of Japan, Friday, Aug. 10, 2001, at the World Track & Field Championships at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)