51.   They have beaten San Francisco and Philadelphia, their nearest rivals.

52.   They were two clear of their nearest rival, Dennis Paulson.

53.   With three World Cup races remaining Seizinger is now out of reach of her nearest rivals, Anita Wachter of Austria and Martina Ertl of Germany.

54.   Leeds have, however, played a game more than their nearest rivals.

55.   Makinen began the morning eight seconds ahead of his nearest rival.

56.   Soccer giants Galatasaray won the Turkish championships Saturday after a spectacular win in the final game of the season with a three-point lead over their nearest rivals.

57.   The Communist Party was well on course to victory Monday, polling twice as much as its nearest rivals with almost half of the ballots counted.

58.   The observer team said the problem was compounded by the miniscule vote difference that separated Mwanawasa from his nearest rival.

59.   The nearest rival to them is seven games behind.