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The first women's middle distance/distance race on the program was the 3,000-meter run. Mardrea Hyman of Jamaica was the designated pacesetter.
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In addition to Hyman, there were 13 runners in the field. Conditions at race time were too hot and humid to be ideal for a distance race.
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The field included runners from Ethiopia, the U.S., Canada, and New Zealand.
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Shalane Flanagan (at right) ran an aggressive race from the start, she ran right behind the rabbit through the first two laps, ahead of Meseret Defar and Werknesh Kidane.
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