1.   A lone American flag waved as he neared the finish.

2.   From there, he turned back all bids and drew away nearing the finish.

3.   Riis was obviously in distress as he neared the finish.

4.   As he neared the finish, he blew kisses to the crowd.

5.   Hobbled by cramps near the finish of a five-set French Open marathon, Andy Roddick almost collapsed to the clay.

6.   If fact, he might have stuck his nose in front nearing the finish, but Tiznow would not be denied.

7.   Vik led Ogiwara before the last lap, but was unable to respond when the Japanese upped the pace near the finish.

8.   As they neared the finish, Egnot pulled back alongside, although Cayard was careful to stay between his foe and the line.