...2004... ANCIENT OLYMPIA, GREECE - AUGUST 18: Leichtathletik: Olympische Spiele Athen 2004, Ancient Stadium Olympia; Kugelstossen / Maenner; Adam NELSON / USA / Silber 18.08.04. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Bongarts/Getty Images

Finally, American Adam Nelson is on top of the world

Adam Nelson came up just short in his quest for gold at Olympia

Adam Nelson's best throw equaled the gold medalist, but Nelson settled for silver after fouling on five...

...of Board Marvin Kratter, President Clarence Adams, coach Bill Russell, John Havlicek. Back row: Trainer Joe DeLauri, Rick Weitzman, Tom Thacker, Tom Sanders, Bailey Howell, Wayne Embry, Don Nelson, John Jones, Mal Graham in Boston...

Adam Scott of Australia watches his approach shot on the 12th hole during the final round of the Byron Nelson Championship golf trophy tournament in Irving, Texas...

1-Adam Scott, of Australia, holds up the Byron Nelson Championship golf trophy after winning the tournament in Irving, Texas, Sunday, April 27...

Adam Scott. of Australia. pumps his fist after sinking a 48 foot putt on the 18th hole of the Byron Nelson Championship golf tournament in Irving, Texas, Sunday...

Adam Scott of Australia closes his eyes as he blasts out of the sand trap on his approach to the first hole during the third round of the Byron Nelson Championship golf...

IRVING, TX - APRIL 26: Adam Scott of Australia holds up his ball after making a birdie putt on the 16th hole during the third round of the EDS Byron Nelson Championship at TPC Four...

IRVING, TEXAS - APRIL 25: Adam Scott of Australia hits his tee shot on the 15th hole during the second round of the EDS Byron Nelson Championship at TPC Four Seasons Resort Las...

IRVING, TX - APRIL 25: Adam Scott of Australia hits from the fairway on the 14th hole during the second round of the EDS Byron Nelson Championship at TPC Four Seasons Resort Las...