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2009 IAAF World Championships - 20km Women's Race Walk

As the 2nd 5K matured, the pace dropped from 23:18 to an amazing 21:27. Seems like Kaniskina was reading from the same playbook as teammate Borchin. Very quickly it appeared Kaniskina's move would be checkmate, but what of the rest of the field? At first Platzer looked to have control over 2nd leaving Kirdyapkina of Russia and Vasco of Spain to battle for 3rd. That said, Olive Loughnane wasn't about to relinquish anything as she took control over what was left of the pack.

20K Women's Race Walk
Following closely behind is Kirdyapkina		 20K Women's Race Walk
Maria Vasco attempting to stay in medal contention

20K Women's Race Walk
The remainder of the pack hoping not to lose contact

20K Women's Race Walk
Kaniskia now walking a race by herself		 20K Women's Race Walk
Plazter seperating herself from the remainder of the field

 

20K Women's Race Walk
Vasco and Kirdyapkina battled for third		 20K Women's Race Walk
Olive Loughnane makes a move of her own

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