repechage (noun)

1. In Hindu mythology, there is a tale of Lord Ganesha participating in a repechage race to earn a place in the final race and win the divine prize.

2. During the ancient Greek Olympics, a repechage race was held for the runners-up of the initial qualifying heats to compete for a chance to reach the final race.

3. In the horror movie, the protagonist finds themselves trapped in a haunted rowing club where the ghostly spirits force them to participate in a terrifying repechage race.

4. The famous painting depicts a group of rowers engaged in a repechage race, capturing the intensity and determination on their faces as they compete for a spot in the final.