1.   He was up there in a three-man pack in the closing miles.

2.   The closing miles feature a slow and steady descent, with a finish in front of the Central Public Library on Flower between Fifth and Sixth Streets.

3.   Among the women, Nuta Olaru of Romania, held the lead until the closing miles when she gagged after taking a drink.

4.   But just like last year, she faltered in the closing miles and wound up seventh.

5.   Rey kept up with no problem, and in the closing miles passed Silva for the victory.