21.   The Russian victory marked the end of Swedish power.

22.   The Russian victory marks the end of Swedish power.

23.   The victory marked a successful return to the Detroit area for Pacers coach Isiah Thomas, who spent his Hall of Fame playing career with the Pistons.

24.   The victory marked the first time in franchise history that the Devils had won twice in a season on Long Island.

25.   The victory marked the second consecutive win for Oakland in Indianapolis, the only two times the Raiders have played a regular-season game at the RCA Dome.

26.   The victory marks a big step for the American in his latest attempt to put behind a troubled past marked by drinking and erratic behavior.

27.   The victory marks the third time in a row Schifferer has won the second race of a double downhill.

28.   The victory also marks Capriati as a top challenger for the next Grand Slam event, the French Open, next month.

29.   The victory marked a breakthrough for Draper, who had lost in the first round of his three previous tournaments in Barcelona, Munich and Hamburg.

30.   The victory marked a new era for Costa Rica.