China had finished a disappointing fifth at the 2004 Games in Athens, after arriving as the defending Olympic and world champion.

中国队在雅典作为2000届奥运会冠军和世锦赛冠军在2004年奥运会上失利，排名第五。

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Shaquille O' Neal scored 34 points as the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers.

湖人队以保卫冠军宝座的姿态击败费城七六人队，侠客?欧尼尔在这场比赛中独得34分。

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Ian Poulter had to settle for an opening even par 72, as did defending champion Jim Furyk.

保尔特不得不打出平标准杆的72杆，像卫冕冠军福瑞克一样。

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In nineteen ninety the Indomitable Lions, as they are called, defeated defending champion Argentina and reached the quarterfinals.

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But rather than celebrating Nigeria's status as not only host nation but also defending champion of this event, local organizers and FIFA officials alike will instead be holding their collective breath, hoping that the country pulls through the three-week long tournament without any major problems.

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It's a special moment when you walk back as defending champion on that court, throw those balls up for the first point.

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Speaking about the spotlight and the expectations that attended her as defending champion, Azarenka said she enjoys pressure, and uses it to her advantage.

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"It's very meaningful to come back as defending champion, " she said.

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