Tie in a race (8)
(Other definitions for dead heat that I've seen before include "'An exact tie in a race (4,4)'" , "Closest possible finish" , "Race result in which two competitors finish exactly even" , "A shared first place" , "sporting tie" .)
(Other definitions for dead heat that I've seen before include "'An exact tie in a race (4,4)'" , "Closest possible finish" , "Race result in which two competitors finish exactly even" , "A shared first place" , "sporting tie" .)