As she almost always does, Briana Shook took the lead immediately in the 3,000m steeplechase final. This steeplechase race was a big moment for women's running.
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This summer's World Championships in Helsinki mark the first time that the women's steeplechase will be contested at a World or Olympic championship. The top three runners here...
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...would qualify for that team. Briana Shook led the race for several laps (and was hurdling, not jumping off the water barrier)...
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...but the rest of the field remained close. After hanging back a bit, Ann Gaffigan moved up into second and ran behind her training partner.
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With approximately 950 meters remaining, Elizabeth Jackson drew even with Shook at the water barrier and then moved ahead of her.
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