21.   Fiona May was the defending world champion and Chioma Ajunwa the reigning Olympic champ.

22.   So did reigning Olympic champ Linford Christie and world champion Donovan Bailey.

23.   That was the first time the tournament featured all championship teams, including the reigning NBA champs.

24.   That problem seemed to occur more against the weaker teams, ones trying to make their season by knocking off the reigning champs.

25.   This was the first time the tournament featured all championship teams, including the reigning NBA champs.

26.   Reigning champ Ernie Els of South Africa also figures to be among contenders here.

27.   Reigning British champ Nelson had stepped in to replace compatriot Terry Dunstan, who withdrew at the last minute with a lung infection.