11.   The women also include the former world champion Ann Hughes, who is attempting to recapture the lightweight crown.

12.   The world champion was defending his title.

13.   The world motorcross champion likes nothing better than unwinding in front of the TV.

14.   There were at least two world champions lining up for the start and many seasoned and experienced drivers.

15.   With rare exceptions, world champions are bullied and beaten into fighting shape on the streets.

16.   World champions took matches much less frequently and in between Lynch liked to drink.

17.   Yet at least he had since enjoyed the status of becoming a world champion, courtesy of this coxless fours win.

18.   Yet the world champion is so unpredictably gifted that one on-song display could easily enable her to sweep aside the opposition.

19.   This is their third defeat at the hands of the world champions.