Making Waves

Here are five U.S. swimmers who, along with Michael Phelps, could make a big splash at the Athens Games in 2004:

NATALIE COUGHLIN—World champion in the 100 backstroke is also a superb freestyle sprinter

LINDSAY BENKO (above)—Sydney gold medalist in the 4x200 relay holds two world records in short-course events

KLETE KELLER—U.S. record holder in the 400 free, he is not yet a serious threat to Australia's Ian Thorpe

ED MOSES—The nation's best breaststroker is a strong starter but an inconsistent finisher

AARON PEIRSOL—World champ in the 200 back, he could be the next Lenny Krayzelburg