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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...
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...
Mary Thane kicked at the end and won the race in 4:42.19, just ahead of Mary Grene (4:43.55).
Mary Thane kicked at the end and won the race in 4:42.19, just ahead of Mary Grene (4:43.55). 		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.
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. 		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...
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... 		...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.

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