1. The final stage or conclusion of something (race, project, performance) that requires great effort, skill, or endurance to complete successfully
The marathon had a demanding finish with a steep hill in the last kilometer.
A maratona teve uma reta final exigente com uma colina íngreme no último quilômetro.
2. In sports, a challenging final phase where competitors must push themselves to achieve victory
The tennis match featured a demanding finish that tested both players' stamina.
A partida de tênis apresentou uma reta final exigente que testou a resistência de ambos os jogadores.