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Some world leaders and athletes argue the Olympics are no place for politics; others, however, see the combination as a logical match. Some athletes are balancing the sport with their beliefs as they head to Beijing.

Some world leaders and athletes argue the Olympics are no place for politics; others, however, see the combination as a logical match. Some athletes are balancing the sport with their beliefs as they head to Beijing.

This Mother's Day, some moms will be spending time with their kids. Others will be training for a shot at Olympic glory. And, as Amy Rosewater found out, the balancing act between "mommy" and "athlete" is no easy task.

Swimmer Michael Phelps leads the American contingent preparing for the Beijing Olympics, which are just under two years away.