31.   Only the top eight in the semifinal round qualified for the final.

32.   Only the top eight in the rankings qualify for the year-end final.

33.   All three, and seven of the top eight drive Toyota-Lolas.

34.   At the worlds, the Finns placed just one jumper among the top eight, with Janne Ahonen winning the bronze.

35.   Becker needs at least one victory in the Paris tournament to make sure of a spot in the top eight.

36.   But Becho and Kaminski were the only non-Ethiopians in the top eight.

37.   Citing officials, Xinhua said all gold medalists and record breakers were being tested, while random tests were being used on athletes finishing in the top eight.

38.   Collingwood was in first place a month ago but now is in danger of missing out of the top eight.

39.   Connecticut led a top eight that was unchanged from last week.

40.   Following the top eight are Yevgeny Kafelnikov, Magnus Larsson, Alberto Berasategui, Michael Stich, Jim Courier, Todd Martin, Richard Krajicek and Marc Rosset.