Runner Up Collection

The Bewley Junior Schools six-a-side soccer team proudly display their runners-up plaques after losing to Enfield in the final of the English Schools FA national competition for under 11s at Wembley

The Waterloo Cup (b / w photo)
1593378 The Waterloo Cup (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Waterloo Cup. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 March 1901)

Charles XII, the Winner of the Great St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster, 1839
NP126024 Charles XII, the Winner of the Great St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster, 1839, engraved by Charles Hunt (1803-77), pub. by S. & J

Westgarth Junior School football team were very disappointed to not win the Derek Butcher Memorial Cup, which is in the memory of an old teacher at their school who fell to his death from Huntcliffe

The Duke of Leeds hounds, 1911. Creator: Maud Earl
The Duke of Leeds hounds, 1911. Runners-up in Waterloo Cup 1898-1900: Lavishly Clothed 1900; Lapal 1899; Lang Syne 1898. Greyhounds which competed in hare coursing

Royal Danieli, Jockey: D. Moore, 1939. Royal Danieli finished in second place at the 1938 Grand National. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Kevin Keegan manager Newcastle Utd FC salutes fans at end of 1995-96 season

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In the world of competitions and races, being a runner-up can sometimes be just as memorable as being the winner. The Waterloo Cup, captured in a timeless black and white photo, showcases the fierce determination of these magnificent greyhounds chasing victory. But it is Charles XII who steals the spotlight at Doncaster's Great St. Leger Stakes in 1839, basking in his triumph while others settle for second place. The Duke of Leeds hounds, immortalized by Maud Earl in 1911, exude elegance and grace despite not claiming first prize. Similarly, Royal Danieli with jockey D. Moore rides through history in 1939 with an air of resilience even though they fell short of ultimate glory. Moving beyond sports to beauty pageants, Miss World takes center stage at London's Royal Albert Hall on that fateful Friday night in November 1970. While only one woman can wear the crown, those who become runners-up are forever etched into our memories as symbols of grace and poise. Sportsmanship extends to young athletes too; Bewley Junior Schools' six-a-side soccer team proudly displays their runners-up status with smiles that radiate pride and camaraderie. Westgarth Junior School football team may have felt disappointed after missing out on winning the Derek Butcher trophy but their dedication shines through nonetheless. Miss World Competition returns to Lyceum Ballroom in London on another November evening back in 1965 where dreams were made or narrowly missed. These women embody strength and resilience regardless of their final placement. Even Crufts - a prestigious dog show - has its own share of runner-ups making lasting impressions amidst all the wagging tails and polished coats at Crufts 2018. These four-legged competitors remind us that success isn't always measured by trophies alone; it lies within each individual's spirit to give their best shot no matter what position they end up holding.