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With the Olympics underway in Beijing, it's easy to get inspired. Let some of Team USA's top athletes help you take up a new sport, master your favorite ones and raise your fitness to an all-time high.

Meet U.S. Triathlete Jarrod Shoemaker
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Who are you excited to watch in the Olympics this year? Which country will take home the most medals? How is the air quality affecting the Olympic athletes? Find out what the Active folks are saying about the big games and join the conversation.

Is U.S. Too Good at Softball?

The good news: Team USA has dominated every one of their opponents during the Beijing Olympics. The bad news: Team USA has dominated every one of their... More

BMX Olympic Debut

BMX makes its Olympic debut this week in Beijing. Here are the four U.S.... More

USA-Brazil Soccer Ripe With Storylines

The United States' women's soccer team is going for gold medal at the Beijing... More

USA Basketball: USA 106 - Germany 57

BRING ON THE AUSSIE'S After passing back-to-back tests against the elite... More

Gymnastics Wrap-up: America's New Golden Girl

The casual fan knew of Shawn Johnson before Beijing. The girl-crazy teenage... More

Gale Bernhardt

Cycling and triathlon coach for Olympians, elite racers and age-groupers alike.

Men's Olympic Triathlon Result

Do not read further if you don't want to know before seeing the race on TV... No Americans on the podium in the men's race. But what a foot race to the finish. Great to watch! 1 - Jan Frodeno "Frodo" (GER) 2 - Simon Whitfield (CAN) - 2000 Gold medalist 3 - Bevan Docherty (NZL) - 2004 Silver medalist...
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What's Happening in Beijing?

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Rafael Nadal Jan Frodeno, of Germany, crosses the finish line to win the men's triathlon at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Tuesday, August 19. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

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