Super Women's 5000 meter field at Pre!

Genzebe Dibaba, photo by PhotoRun.net

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EUGENE (USA): World 1500m recor)d-holder Genzebe Dibaba headlines a stellar 5000m line-up at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene on 27 May. Dibaba won at this meet twelve months ago in 14:19.76 before lowering her best ever time to 14:15.14 in the Paris Diamond League. Dibaba faces top opposition from world 10,000m champion Vivian Cheruiyot (14:20.87 PB), Sally Kipyego (14:30.42), Gelete Burka (14:31.20), Viola Kibiwott (14:33.48) and Mercy Cherono (14:34.10). Molly Huddle could be looking to lower her American 5000m record of 14:42.64 while Hellen Obiri (15:21.8) could surprise at her first serious attempt at the distance. In total, the line-up includes eleven runners with sub-15 minute lifetime bests.

Molly Huddle, photo by PhotoRun.net

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