Meseret shows her elation at winning the 5,000 metres. After passing the finish line
she then removed a picture from her clothing of the Virgin Mary holding Jesus.
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| Women's 5000m Final. 2012 London Games |
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| 1. Meseret DEFAR |
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ETH |
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15:04.25 |
2. Vivian Jepkemoi CHERUIYOT
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KEN |
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15:04.73 |
3. Tirunesh DIBABA
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ETH |
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15:05.15 |
4. Sally Jepkosgei KIPYEGO
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KEN |
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15:05.79 |
5. Gelete BURKA
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ETH |
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15:10.66 |
6. Viola Jelagat KIBIWOT
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KEN |
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15:11.59 |
7. Jo PAVEY
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GBR |
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15:12.72 |
8. Julia BLEASDALE
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GBR |
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15:14.55 |
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