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It is harder to remain as champions than to become champions.
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Becoming a champion is difficult, but staying at the top demands continued effort. A new champion needs to win once; an established champion must keep meeting the same standard and hold off new challengers. The quote emphasizes that maintaining success can be more demanding than achieving it in the first place.
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