Athens 2004: Athletes to Watch

From softball pitcher Jennie Finch to swimmer Michael Phelps, meet the hottest U.S. Olympians as the Games begin in Athens. By Lucy Maher

NATALIE COUGHLIN

Sport: Swimming
The Buzz: The first woman to swim the 100-meter backstroke in under 60 seconds, Coughlin, 21, will compete in two individual races. This means the five-time record holder will save her energy for three team medleys and have a shot at five gold medals.