In 1972, the U.S. qualified for its first Olympics in twelve years.

In 1980 Offaly emerged from the doldrums to qualify for only their second provincial decider in fifty years.

This is the first time that Hong Kong qualified to the knockout stage in 52 years.

The United States qualified for the first time in 40 years and lost all three games it played.

She qualified for the season-ending championships for the first time in seven years.

That year Galway qualified for their first All-Ireland final in thirty-six years.

In 1923 he was a key member of the team as Galway qualified for their first All-Ireland final in thirty-six years.

The Americans had not qualified for soccer's World Cup in 40 years.

Kerry later qualified for a third All-Ireland final in four years.

Six months ago he qualified as the most unpopular first-year President in 60 years.