1.   Nkoku is pulling away from the other runners.

2.   Of the other runners, Yavlinsky seems most serious.

3.   He is way ahead of the other runners.

4.   She surged past the other runners.

5.   She overtook the other runners and went on to win the race.

6.   The two runners dueled for the lead.

7.   She easily outdistanced the other runners.

8.   At the finish, six out of the nine runners were completely exhausted and fell headlong on the ground.

9.   All the other runners stopped, turned and went back to help.

10.   Despite the numerous runners, Sele remained in control.