Some athletes will weigh the risk and attend the Summer Games.

Any athletes who wish to and are academically qualified could also attend school, like other students.

"The counselors are making certain that athletes attend classes and do the required work," he said.

More than 1,200 athletes from 25 countries attend and play a total of almost 500 games.

Some enlisted personnel and athletes also attend those schools.

Today, approximately 50,000 spectators and 5,000 athletes attend the events.

"We will take every necessary step to protect the athletes and the people attending the Games," Mr. Clinton said.

Sixty five athletes and eighteen officials attended the games.

Top Kenyan athletes usually attend these events, since those who skip them are likely miss major championships as well.

Three athletes attended Games for the first time.