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2012 - 20K Olympic Trials Race Walks Photo Story

At first when Michta crossed the line she did so without emotion. Was it disbelief? Was it shock? Was it fatigue? It didn't matter. Shortly after Michta walked around knowing she will be called an Olympian the rest of her life.

Olympian Michta - - 20K Women's Race Walking Olympic Trials

After congratulations were over, the harsh reality of how close Melville was to her goal hit home.

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

Cobb pushed all the way to the line, finishing fourth in 1:37:00.07.

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

Cobb distraught after the finish.

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

Next across the line was Dow for 5th place in a time of 1:38:20.20

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

6th belonged to Lauren Forgues in a time of 1:39:48.06

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

Emotions ran high as Michta and Forgues embrace.

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

The women's 20K story continues...

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