Martin led the first 49 laps and 26 more later on, but couldn't sustain it in his bid to become the oldest Sprint Cup winner, finishing 21st.

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Competing for the first time since finishing 26th at the Olympics, Swain attempted a new repertoire of more difficult dives in a bid to improve his chances against the world's best.

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In a bid to settle nerves, Benitez recently "guaranteed" Liverpool would qualify for Europe next season by finishing fourth but then just days later led his side to a 2-0 defeat to bottom side Portsmouth.

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