This was a closely-matched field, but no one had the World Championship "A" standard. It was also a young field. The majority of the runners had graduated from college within the last few years, or not (yet) at all.
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R-L: Shadle, Christin Wurth-Thomas, Treniere Clement, Sarah Schwald, Jen Toomey, Amy Mortimer, Tiffany McWilliams, Jenelle Deatherage, Lindsey Gallo, and Erin Donohue.
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Jenelle Deatherage leads Tiffany McWilliams and Lindsey Gallo. Erin Donohue begins to drop back.
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Treniere Clement used a powerful kick on the last lap to win the race in 4:06.73. Jen Toomey finished second in 4:07.39 and Amy Mortimer third in 4:07.58.
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Clement, who has been on a roll recently, will be the U.S.'s lone 1,500m representative in Helsinki if nothing changes. Clement has the "B" standard, but she will chase the "A" standard in the upcoming weeks...
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