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OLYMPIAN - Friday August 1,2008
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China unveiled its biggest Olympic team in history last week, but refused to reveal any collective goals the team may have set.
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Although China's swimmers earned their fair share of Olympic glory during the 1990s, their medal hopes in Beijing appear to be anything but bright.
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Beijing could be the toughest Olympics for the Chinese team since it won a record four gold medals from a possible five at the Sydney Gmaes in 2000.
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Given their performances of the past two years and the last-minute sackings of former coaches, both the men's and women's teams are, notwithstanding some big upsets, likely to make early exits in Beijing.
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As Japan's grip on world judo loosens, China will enjoy more chances to win medals but face more challenges from other rising powers in Europe and South America.
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China boasts two of the world's best women's athletes in taekwondo.