3. Matthew Emmons -- most tragic coincidence

Silver medalist Matthew Emmons (L) of the US kisses his wife Czech shooter Katerina Emmons after he took second place in the 50m rifle prone shooting event on August 15, 2008 at the Beijing Shooting Hall, during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.[Agencies]

Emmons blew an Olympic shooting gold in 2004 when he fired at a wrong target. In Beijing, the American squandered a huge lead by hitting a 4.4-point last shot.