Peirsol was the second-fastest qualifier in 54.65 seconds.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - South Africa swims record 400 free relay, spoiling Phelps' attempt at eight golds] Reference

Her 100-meter time of 11.04 is the world's second-fastest this year.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Taormina's triathlon triumph tops week's performances] Reference

He was the second-fastest to surpass 5,000 yards, also in his 92nd game.    From Wordnik.com.  [Tony Gonzalez set new standard for tight ends in 2000s] Reference

• It's the second-fastest time among U.S. swimmers in the past decade.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Hoff, 14, already setting standard in pool] Reference

Hull became the second-fastest player to record 700 goals, doing it in 1,157 games.    From Wordnik.com.  [NHL - National Hockey League - San Jose vs. Detroit] Reference

The two-time scoring champion and 10-time All-Star was the second-fastest to 21,000.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com] Reference

• It is the second-fastest growing metropolitan area, according to the U.S. Census.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Analysis gives Northern Va. edge over D.C. in relocation sweepstakes] Reference

The goals, 11 seconds apart, were the second-fastest in Nashville's decade in the NHL.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com] Reference

It was the second-fastest three-goal outburst by the Avalanche in their playoff history.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Yelle's overtime goal lifts Avalanche past Blues] Reference

In 2000, Russia's economic growth rate was the second-fastest in the post-Soviet region.    From Wordnik.com.  [Informed Reader] Reference

'' Jerry Coleman didn't know Eddie was the second-fastest guy on the club, '' Burdette said.    From Wordnik.com.  [Braves, Yanks staged classics in 1950s] Reference

He became the second-fastest White Sox player to reach 100 home runs, doing it in 584 games.    From Wordnik.com.  [American League Baseball - White Sox vs. Angels] Reference

In Puerto Rico, Lashinda Demus recorded the second-fastest 400 hurdles time of 2006 — 54.00.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Athlete of the Week Spearmon fends off Wariner challenge in 200] Reference

Kara Lynn Joyce, of Ann Arbor, Mich., who swam next to de Bruijn, was second-fastest in 54.53.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - American women erase swimming's oldest world record] Reference

He did impress with a 40-yard clocking of 4.51 seconds, second-fastest among linebacker prospects.    From Wordnik.com.  [Draft analysis: Sizing up the available linebackers] Reference

Sales of vodka are growing at the second-fastest rate after the much-smaller Irish whiskey segment.    From Wordnik.com.  [Diageo Pulls Out Rökk in Vodka Wars] Reference

Bank of America grew at the second-fastest pace, at 197%, and French asset manager Natixis grew 167%.    From Wordnik.com.  [Europe's Big Fund Managers] Reference

His time of 6.49 seconds, 0.05 ahead of Collins and Greene, is the second-fastest in the world this year.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Scott overtakes top speedsters for weekly honor] Reference

Jarome Iginla, who recorded the second-fastest West shot at 97.3 mph, wasn't surprised MacInnis won again.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - MacInnis, Roy lead West to skills victory] Reference

The American sprinter, second-fastest in history, derives motivation from those who think he cannot be No1.    From Wordnik.com.  [Tyson Gay takes pride in belief he can beat 'unbeatable' Usain Bolt] Reference

Sam had the second-fastest time in the world; it only seemed right that she should at least have won silver.    From Wordnik.com.  [An Autobiography]

Still, Manning did enough to become the second-fastest quarterback to top 30,000 yards passing in his 115th game.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Scores] Reference

Bryant finished with 28 points, becoming the second-fastest player in league history to reach 22,000 career points.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com] Reference

South Africa and Indonesia as it seeks to secure fuel supplies for the world's second-fastest growing major economy.    From Wordnik.com.  [Coal India Examining Proposals from Peabody] Reference

Despite a troubled downturn worldwide, it's the second-fastest growing market after Asia, with profits up 50 percent.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Nov 9, 2002] Reference

South Africa and Indonesia, as it seeks to secure fuel supplies for the world's second-fastest growing major economy.    From Wordnik.com.  [Coal India Mulls $1.7 Billion in Deals] Reference

Claudia Poll Ahrens of Costa Rica, the 2000 bronze medalist and 1996 Olympic champion, was second-fastest in 1: 59.50.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Coughlin takes gold in 100-meter backstroke] Reference

The Lightning scored four times in a 4: 13 span of the first, the second-fastest four goals scored in franchise history.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com] Reference

Lochte, the 2008 Olympic gold medalist, recorded the second-fastest time in the world this year and touched in 1: 55.58.    From Wordnik.com.  [Lochte Upsets Phelps in 200 IM at US Nationals] Reference

Millar recorded the second-fastest time trial in Tour de France history this summer and entered the event as the favorite.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Spanish cyclists finish 1-2 in road race] Reference

Notes: Manning's second completion, a 38-yarder to Wayne, made him the second-fastest player to reach 40,000 yards passing.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Football - Kansas City vs. Indianapolis] Reference

Colorado also matched the second-fastest trio of goals in NHL playoff history, falling 15 seconds off the record held by the.    From Wordnik.com.  [National Hockey League - Avalanche vs. Canucks] Reference

The Empire State's economy, the third-largest in the U.S. behind California and Texas, grew second-fastest among states last year.    From Wordnik.com.  [New York Budget Gaps Threaten Broader Economy] Reference

Still, Franzen's three goals, recorded in a span of 3: 26, are the second-fastest three goals scored by a player in NHL playoff history.    From Wordnik.com.  [Johan Franzen has four goals; Red Wings stay alive vs. Sharks] Reference

Vietnam's GDP growth rate this year is projected to be 8.2%, the second-fastest in Asia behind China and virtually tied with that of India.    From Wordnik.com.  [When You Are Ready For Your Second Wife: Think Asian] Reference

Inrix counts the same road separately in different travel directions; the second-fastest road is also Arizona Route 79, heading southbound.    From Wordnik.com.  [America's Fastest Roads] Reference