SI's Richard Hoffer: No place to go but up
Bennett's career remains promising despite loss.

SI's Grant Wahl: Badgered but unbowed
U.S. men deserve kudos for inspiring run.

SI's Jack McCallum: Proving he belongs
Wrestler who sued to make team earns silver.

SI For Women's Kelli Anderson: Payback
Berg keeps life in perspective after game-winner.

Torn dream Gail Devers, favored to win the Olympic hurdles medal that has eluded her, stopped midway through the semifinal with a left hamstring tear. Results | Track and Field Coverage

Moving forward It was a quick night of work for Marion Jones, who continued her quest for five gold medals by reaching the semifinals of the 200 and advancing to the long jump final on her first qualifying jump.

Sweet sweep American Venus Williams beat 18-year-old Elena Dementieva 6-2, 6-4 Wednesday to win an Olympic gold medal. Tennis Results | Tennis Coverage

Pulling away Former Tour de France champion Jan Ullrich of Germany won the 148-mile Olympic road race, pulling away midway through the 12th lap. Results | Cycling Coverage

Wait and see Romanian all-around gymnastics champion Andreea Raducan will learn Thursday whether she will regain the gold medal stripped from her because of a positive drug test. Gymnastics Coverage

Fight to the finish Ricardo Williams assured himself of at least a bronze medal, defeating Russia's Alexandre Leonov 17-12. Results | Boxing Coverage

Third's a charm Germany won its third straight team dressage Olympic title, edging eternal rival the Netherlands. The United States took bronze. Results | Equestrian Coverage