gain courage
the competitor who finishes second
tense with excitement and enthusiasm as from a rush of adrenaline
to strive with determination
a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting
resist
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
raise
getting higher or more vigorous
