11.   Leading opposition contender Anderson Mazoka, who finished a close second to Mwanawasa, had earlier declared himself the winner.

12.   Leading opposition contender Anderson Mazoka, who finished a close second to Mwanawasa, has earlier declared himself the legitimate winner.

13.   Ranariddh, whose FUNCINPEC party finished a close second in the election, returned last week and struck a deal with Hun Sen to form a coalition government.

14.   Senegal was a surprise when it finished a close second in the African championships.

15.   Kidd finished a close second to Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs.

16.   Senate Majority leader Robert Dole won as predicted, but faced stiff competition from conservative commentator Pat Buchanan who finished a close second.