runner-up

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Rosary’s 4x100 relay established itself as the favorite at state finals with a 44.79, more than a second faster than runner-up Canyon Country Canyon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Italy's 2024 runner-up Jasmine Paolini potentially awaits Raducanu in the second round.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

They include Trish and Cathie from series three, Stephen and Viv from the fourth series and first series runner-up Darron Speck.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Chip Honcho, with a 92 for his runner-up effort in the Risen Star in February, is the only other Preakness horse with a Beyer number above 90 in a route race.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

“My sister was a runner-up a few years ago. Guess you could say it’s in my genes.”

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy