31.   There are very few flowerings per year and even then the flower only staysin peak condition for about three days.

32.   However, Helissio ran there as an afterthought and had left his peak condition behind at Longchamp.

33.   Houston won the past two championships while Jordan was absent or not in peak condition.

34.   Although elated with his win, Widholzl said he was aware his rivals not at the event were also working into peak condition for the Olympics.

35.   Bennett has been working more than half her life to be in peak condition for this chance.

36.   But even his prodigious abilities as an athlete have been stretched to break point this year, and he is unlikely to be in peak condition here.

37.   She will continue to be coached by her father Karolj but she wants to find somebody who can get her back into peak condition.

38.   The Olympic champion in Lillehammer, Thomas Stangassinger, will not be starting the season in peak condition, having recently twisted an ankle.