It could be another step in the improbable rise of Kosgei.

Forget the Redskins' winning streak, their improbable rise to a possible playoff berth, the much-hailed bonding of the disciplinarian coach, Marty Schottenheimer, and his sometimes unruly squad.

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser described her win as the "improbable rise from a distant underdog to victory".

His improbable rise has endeared him to the city.

The campaign of Herman Cain-with its inauspicious start, improbable rise, and many false endings-has been one of the year's most unexpected political stories,...

The indictment is the latest twist to Mr. Hunt's improbable rise in Alabama's historically rough-hewn politics.

His improbable rise sometimes even leaves him befuddled.

After an improbable rise with the aid of her father's unorthodox ways, she is in position to make history.

In the end, the Mets continued their improbable rise and bumped Rose and the rest of the mighty Reds from the playoffs.

And yesterday, the agency's improbable rise was complete: Audi announced it had won the account, worth $25 million to $30 million.