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Shalane Flanagan looked like she would place third as she headed up the homestretch, but as she faded on the final lap, her former NCAA rival Kim Smith put in a strong charge...
Shalane Flanagan looked like she would place third as she headed up the homestretch, but as she faded on the final lap, her former NCAA rival Kim Smith put in a strong charge...
Kidane looked happy with her runner-up 8:36.39 performance.
Kidane looked happy with her runner-up 8:36.39 performance. 		Meseret Defar (left) give Werknesh Kidane a hug.
Meseret Defar (left) give Werknesh Kidane a hug. 		Shalane Flanagan looked like she would place third as she headed up the homestretch, but as she faded on the final lap, her former NCAA rival Kim Smith put in a strong charge...
Shalane Flanagan looked like she would place third as she headed up the homestretch, but as she faded on the final lap, her former NCAA rival Kim Smith put in a strong charge... 		...and nipped Flanagan at the line, 8:54.32 to 8:54.43.
...and nipped Flanagan at the line, 8:54.32 to 8:54.43. 		Flanagan didn't seem to afraid to go for it against some great competition, and her strategy almost worked.
Flanagan didn't seem to afraid to go for it against some great competition, and her strategy almost worked.

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