(1) Great Britain will be hoping for a hat trick of golds today to add to the two won in successive days in Athens.

(2) Two months ago and half a world away, England won their fourth successive Test series.

(3) For centuries the land has been tilled by successive generations of farmers.

(4) Joel has already won the West Yorkshire race series with three successive wins.

(5) They kept six successive clean sheets on their way to winning in Mali two years ago.

(6) If Congs continue in this vein it will be a brave man who bets against them winning a fourth successive title.

(7) The following centuries saw the successive rise and fall of new civilisations.

(8) Bury is one of only five councils to move up a place in successive years.

(9) This is the second successive win for this horse who is proving to be a right good one.

(10) When entries from the Harrogate District won in successive years it was a triumph.

(11) They are in a strong position this term, however, having clocked up eight successive wins.

(12) The Reds soaked up immense pressure placed late on to win their second successive game.

(13) The Swede produces two successive winning returns to win the game and level the set.

(14) London routed hapless Halifax to record their third successive Super League home win.

(15) There is no disagreement that councils have been starved of funds by successive governments.

(16) This was their ninth successive win and it took them to the top of Division Two.

(17) York will be bidding for a third successive win following victories at Hull and at home to Horden last week.

(18) For the third successive year the centre had won the Gradam award for the best run centre.

(19) It was his third successive tournament triumph after winning on grass at Halle and Wimbledon.

(20) This was a great way to start a year that will hopefully see the boys win their third successive title.