winner

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Every era produces its own version of the unstoppable winner, the thing you’d be foolish to bet against.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

With the U.S. facing elimination in the 2010 group stage, Donovan stepped up with a 91st-minute winner to keep his side in the tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

He ended his first campaign in Birmingham by scoring the winner in the Championship play-off final against Derby at Wembley.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Lutkenhaus was unbeaten in his five previous 800m finals this year, having claimed gold at the World Indoor Championships and become the Diamond League's youngest ever winner on his debut in Stockholm last weekend.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“The winner of each game will receive a very special medal. The team with the most medals at the end of the week will be declared the winner, if not the champion.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein