Ashley Patten, who ran 2:05.70 the previous evening, had an off day in the final and finished eighth in 2:11.90.
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Heading up the homestretch, it looked like Neisha Bernard-Thomas might be able to run down Aneita Denton.
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Denton managed to hold her off 2:03.65 to 2:03.93, though, and win her first national title.
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The top four finishers in this event were all seniors, so that should leave the door open for some new blood next year.
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The amazing Arkansas crowd was thrilled by Denton's victory, while she just looked pained, at first.
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