He fought off a challenge from Kyrgyzstan's Aleksandr Yegorov to earn a fifth spot in 2:09.07.

Representative Martin Frost, another 10-term Democratic incumbent, also fought off a challenge.

THE schools team needed to call on all their experience to fight off a spirited challenge the youth side at Templeville Road where they won 32-7.

In a closely watched race, she fought off a challenge from John Kelly, the former United States attorney in New Mexico.

Graf, No. 1 in the world, needed more than two hours to fight off a strong challenge from her opponent, ranked fourth.

Coming down the lane Parading drew off to a two length lead but then had to fight off a challenge by Just As Well and won.

Campeau fought off a legal challenge from Jacques - who has not spoken to his father for years - over voting rights to Campeau stock.

Lochte, who fought off a challenge against Phelps, faded towards the end of the race with a bronze in 4:08.09.

He had successfully fought off a challenge from State Treasurer Joe Malone in the September primary.

Two challengers succeeded beyond the short-term, with the National League fighting off a challenge from the American Association after a decade (concluded 1891).