1.   But Bernstein has vowed to race hard and perhaps play spoiler in the chase to crown his successor.

2.   Michelle Kwan is nowhere near ready to get off the medals podium, yet people are already trying to crown her successor.

3.   Miss Universe Denise Quinones returned to her native Puerto Rico on Monday to prepare for the competition where she will crown her successor later this month.

4.   Tracy Lippard, a statuesque blonde from Virginia, crowned her successor as Miss Williamsburg and sang two songs on stage.