Mr Watkins failed in his bid to take the seat this time.

However, the club couldn't build on that start and, four seasons later, failed in their second successive bid for re-election.

Tom Kite failed in his bid for a third straight tournament victory, shooting a 73 today.

But the Republicans failed in their bid to take over the legislature.

Ignatieff had also failed in his bid to win re-election and resigned as party leader days later.

Hindmarsh failed in his bid to move the city and the survey did progress.

Lawrence Frank failed again in his bid to pick up his 100th career victory.

Oxford's women footballers have failed in their bid to win the league and cup double.

In 2010, he failed in his bid to become deputy speaker of parliament.

Michael Johnson, who won the 200 from 1990-92 and the 400 last year, failed in his bid to add the 100 title.