6 AUSTRALIA
BRIAN CAZENEUVE
July 23, 2012
Story lines: Sprint swimming sensation James Magnussen (above), 20, a converted rugby player, makes waves along with IMer (and tabloid fave) Stephanie Rice; sailors and track cyclists eye multiple medals.
Story lines: Sprint swimming sensation James Magnussen (above), 20, a converted rugby player, makes waves along with IMer (and tabloid fave) Stephanie Rice; sailors and track cyclists eye multiple medals.
Don't miss: The world's No. 1 men's field hockey team (five straight medals), known as the Kookaburras.
Hot button: The women's basketball team has lost three straight Olympic finals to the U.S.
Outlook: Aussies aim for 50 medals but come up far short.