runner-up

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She is no stranger to slow starts and rapid finishes in the game's biggest tournaments and there were echoes of Pebble Beach three years ago when she was joint runner-up to Allisen Corpuz.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Korda, who won the Chevron Championship at a canter in April, now has four wins and three runner-up finishes in what is proving an extraordinary 2026 season.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

She finished in a runner-up spot last year and left Erin Hills firmly believing a win was within reach.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Pletcher, who has more Belmont wins than any living trainer, will seek his fifth Saturday with Derby runner-up Renegade, who was made the 2-1 morning-line favorite when post positions were drawn Monday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

There, dressed up as kindly old Mother Paula herself, was none other than Kimberly Lou Dixon, the former Miss America runner-up.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen