runner-up

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Brecel lifted the trophy at the Crucible in 2023, but will not be there this year as Jones, the 2024 runner-up, sealed a 10-5 victory at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

After an hour’s rest, Harris had enough energy to take first in the 100-meter dash in 10.32 seconds — one hundredth of a second faster than his runner-up time last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

But he can take solace in the knowledge that nine players have won here after being the runner-up the year before.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

He finished runner-up again in 2023 before a third place in 2024.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 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