Between 1987 and 1990, Steffi Graf largely held off Navratilova's challenge for the crown.

1987到1990年期间，施特菲•格拉芙很大程度上抵挡住了纳芙拉蒂洛娃的夺冠挑战。

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But, although he held off the challenge of Madjid Bougherra, the striker's shot was collected by McGregor.

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Pavey, outsprinted by Adere in the Park, held off the challenge of Kenya's Rita Jeptoo, who was third in 15:27.

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The 18-year-old from Oxford started from pole and held off the challenge of Spain's Nicolas Terol, with previous championship leader Julian Simon third.

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