countback

/ ˈkaʊntˌbæk /

noun

1. a system of deciding the winner of a tied competition by comparing earlier points or scores

Example Sentences

Both he and Alonso ended the campaign tied on 109 points, with Hamilton classified in second on results countback.

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If drivers tie on points, the winner is determined by results countback.

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In the over 107kg division in Tokyo, Jordan’s Jamil Elshebli and Mansour Pourmirzaei of Iran both lifted 241kg – almost 38 stone in old money - with Elshebli winning gold on countback.

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American Sam Kendricks, cleared 5.95m to take silver, while Greece's Emmanouil Karalis secured bronze on countback with a best of 5.90m.

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Less than 40 minutes later, Caudery was crowned pole vault world champion at only her second global championships, beating New Zealand's Eliza McCartney on countback after both cleared 4.80m.

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