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“The Jamaican has frequently expressed his desire to become a legend in the sport like Jesse Owens and Carl Lewis, who both excelled in the sprints and the long jump. “I tell my coach I’d love to try the long jump before I retire. Definitely,” said the triple world record holder. “Hopefully I can do this before I retire because I think I’d be very good.”" Link

“‘We are thrilled to be starting the next chapter in our lives together,’ says Beard. ‘We are completely in love and to top it off we are best friends. Sacha proposed on Christmas morning in the most perfect way I could imagine. He is truly the man of my dreams and every day I spend with him is a blessing.’ ” [Link]

Olympic gymnast gold medailst Nastia Liukin is the new model for designer Max Azria’s spring campaign.

“Olympic swimming ace Michael Phelps, drawing a crowd Monday while playing poker with some big boys at the Palms. He showed up at Lavo (Palazzo)Tuesday with girlfriend Carolynn “Caz” Pal, the Moon cocktail server. Earlier this month, Phelps told Kelly Ripa on “Regis & Kelly” that he was “single” when she asked whether he was dating.” [Link]

“Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard has sued a tanning salon company in California, claiming it used her name and likeness without permission. The lawsuit filed Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court claims ProSun posted the swimmer’s picture on its Web site ‘to create the impression that Beard endorses ProSun products.’” [Link]