champion; (first-prize) winner; victor; titleholder
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
being the runner-up; finishing second
overall victory; victory in the overall standings
deciding match (in a competition for a cup (pennant))
championship race; struggle for victory
consecutive tournament victories
first championship win (esp. sumo)
winning a championship with a perfect record
championship tournament; finals
tournament win in the highest division
portrait of a tournament winner
individual championship system