Where does the term 'Runner-Up' originate?

Posted by Lisa on November 02, 2004

Please can someone tell me where the term 'Runner-Up' comes from - I can't find it anywhere and it's driving me mad!!

• Re: Where does the term 'Runner-Up' originate? helen 02/November/04
• Re: Runner-up ESC 02/November/04
  • Re: Runner-up Shae 03/November/04
    • Re: Runner-up Smokey Stover 03/November/04
      • Kerry is the runner up Flyguy 03/November/04
        • Re: Kerry is the runner up Lotg 04/November/04