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2012 - 20K Olympic Trials Race Walks Photo Story

Then it happened. About 43 minutes into the race, Melville made her move and broke the heart of the 2nd pack. Like flipping a switch she dropped a gear and steadily pulled away from the pack to establish herself in solid possesion of 3rd place.

Miranda Melville - Women's 20K Olympic Race Walking Trials

Joanne Dow and Jill Cobb just couldn't match the youngster's speed. Forgues also had issues and drifted back into 6th.

Joanne and Cobb - Women's 20K Olympic Race Walking Trials

Zoyhofski was enjoying just being a part of it all.

Zoyhofski - 20K Women's Race Walking Olympic Trials

Melville started eating up the track with an eye on the lead pack. Could she pull an amazing comeback and challenge the leaders? If there were only one person walking alone, possibly. However, with Michta and Gray working together it seemed unlikely that both would crash or Melville could make up that much ground.

Melville - - 20K Women's Race Walking Olympic Trials

Dow and Cobb continued with their private battle.

Dow and Cobb - - 20K Women's Race Walking Olympic Trials

Susan continued along as well.

Randall - - 20K Women's Race Walking Olympic Trials

Forgues was really struggling, but continued to press.

Forgues - - 20K Women's Race Walking Olympic Trials

The women's 20K story continues...