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2012 - 20K Olympic Trials Race Walks Photo Story

Tasting blood, but more importantly a possible berth on the Olympic Team, Melville evaporated the gap between her and Michta/Gray.

Lead Pack -  - 20K Women's Race Walking Olympic Trials

Still trailing in fourth, Cobb looked strong as well. Could there be another move this late?

Jill Cobb -  - 20K Women's Race Walking Olympic Trials

Now a pack of three, Gray looked weary, so did Melville. However, Michta looked like she still had fight left in her. Did Melville use up everything to catch them? Was she going to continue her surge and walk past the two?

Lead Pack -  - 20K Women's Race Walking Olympic Trials

With just 8 laps to go, less than two miles, Melville had done the impossible and caught the leaders. However, instead of burying them, she seemed content to catch her breath and lay in wait.

8 Laps to Go -  - 20K Women's Race Walking Olympic Trials

Complacency didn't last long. Melville was on the move again and ready to make a statement.

Lead Pack -  - 20K Women's Race Walking Olympic Trials

Then, within one lap, the battle for the top three spots evolved into the battle for the top two. Michta and Melville dropped one more surge and it was apparently one too many for Gray as she faded badly.

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

Michta and Melville continued to open up a commanding gap, but now the question became which of the two would make the final move?

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

The women's 20K story continues...

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