But he did not dominate either, barely holding off a late charge by Kenya's Paul Tergat to win in 12:57.95.

Penn held off a furious charge by a French collegiate crew from Lyon to win by a "canvas," or six feet.

He would pull away and lead the rest of the race, holding off a late charge by Carl Edwards.

Star de Lady Ann broke on the lead and held off a late charge from Stop Traffic to win.

Kozlovsky built his lead in the first three rounds and held off a charge by Evans over the final two rounds.

McMurray led all 20 laps to win the first segment after holding off a mid-segment charge by Truex.

The lead changed 46 times among seven drivers as Benny Parsons held off a late charge from Richard Petty for the win.

Shackleford held off a late charge by Animal Kingdom.

Earnhardt held off a charge by Scott Pruett, who finished second.

In the day's second game, Slovenia held off a late charge by Iran in a 65-60 victory.