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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.
With approximately 950 meters remaining, Elizabeth Jackson drew even with Shook at the water barrier and then moved ahead of her.
...would qualify for that team. Briana Shook led the race for several laps (and was hurdling, not jumping off the water barrier)...
...would qualify for that team. Briana Shook led the race for several laps (and was hurdling, not jumping off the water barrier)... 		...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.
...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. 		With approximately 950 meters remaining, Elizabeth Jackson drew even with Shook at the water barrier and then moved ahead of her.
With approximately 950 meters remaining, Elizabeth Jackson drew even with Shook at the water barrier and then moved ahead of her. 		Jackson is a three-time USA steeplechase champion and was one of the U.S. pioneers in this event. She had struggled with injuried for the past two years...
Jackson is a three-time USA steeplechase champion and was one of the U.S. pioneers in this event. She had struggled with injuried for the past two years... 		...so her return to good form marked excellent timing. With about 550 meters to go, Jackson led Carrie Messner, Briana Shook, and Lisa Galaviz. Only three would make the World Championship squad.
...so her return to good form marked excellent timing. With about 550 meters to go, Jackson led Carrie Messner, Briana Shook, and Lisa Galaviz. Only three would make the World Championship squad.

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