11.   When Graham approached the podium, the crowd sighed with emotion even before the man whose words have comforted millions of the faithful for decades began to speak.

12.   The interruption was dismissed, however, as Wahono had banged the gavel before Sirait managed to approach the podium.

13.   Tunheim twisted his ankle at the pre-race banquet Thursday night as he approached the podium to accept his bib number, said race marshal Mark Nordman.

14.   The estranged Mandelas did not exchange greetings and as Mrs. Mandela approached the podium, the president left by a side exit.