31.  The only all-women entry crossed the finishing line here on Wednesday night.

32.  The swoop took place as the riders crossed the finishing line of the first stage of the tour here.

33.  Japanese yacht Tokio crossed finishing line here on Friday to become first boat home in the final leg of the Whitbread round-the-world race.

34.  Loroupe found it tough over the last kilemetres and Pippig, lifted by an applauding crowd, surged past to take the finishing line first.

35.  Moments after he crossed the finishing line, his engine burst into flames and he hastily jumped out.

36.  Only one Ferrari has actually crossed the finishing line in the last four races.

37.  Quirot held her head in her hands in disbelief and joy after crossing the finishing line.

38.  Sayonara led the race from the start, crossing the finishing line with a winning margin of more than two minutes over Australian maxi-yacht rival Brindabella.

39.  The Australian literally threw himself at the finishing line.