31.   Leader illbruck was one of six boats forced to return to the start line after a false start Sunday in the sixth leg of the Volvo Ocean Race.

32.   NAOC has steadfastly refused demands to raise the downhill start line into an environmentally sensitive national park.

33.   While Oxford will be pleased to have gained the weight advantage, it counts for little on the start line at Putney in southwest London.

34.   World record holder Shane Kelly of Australia knocked himself out of contention by pulling his left foot out of the pedal strap as he left the start line.

35.   Bailey, who won the world title in Gothenburg last year, is convinced the British sprint star will be at the start line in Atlanta despite repeated denials.

36.   Bertrand was the only skipper who did not cross the start line early.

37.   But after a few practice strides at the start line, Appell found the pain too great and departed before the race began.

38.   But she almost never made it to the start line.

39.   This year she has struggled just to get to the start line.

40.   Murdoch was on deck Tuesday conferring with Ellison when Sayonara crunched into the floating dock as it left for the start line, scratching the sleek hull.