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Gold 13:21.13 |
Everybody has the expectations and you have to learn how to deal with it. I believe in myself and I believe in the things I have done before. It was amazing here today, it was a grte race to be a part of. THanks to the audiences, it is incredible. It feels great to be back and win, it is special. It brings back the memories of Berlin. I am in the next race on Thursday so I am looking forward to it. I always have got something to prove. |
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Bronze 13:24.83 |
It was a hard race and I am very happy about the medal. The pace was fast, really good for me. I had hoped to be able to get the silver medal on the last lap, I tried my best, but unfortunately it did not work. Yet, I am very satisfied with my bronze medal now. On Friday I still have the 10K. It was so amazing to run in this stadium tonight, fantastic. |
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Silver 13:22.98 SB |
Indeed, it was a very tactical race, but also a bit dirty, a lot of pushing and shoving - a no point did I enjoy that race. Personally, running a semi-final and a final two days later wold have been the right thing to do - but we need to get used to whatever is thrown at us. I had some trouble finding a position at the front of the race, with some shoving in between, not to mention that nasty fall from one of the athletes. I felt strong in the last lap, and went for it. Well, we will come back next year, and will do whatever we can. To be honest, I am pleased with the silver medal, especially because it is my first medal at European level - but then again, I would have liked to have run a semi final before the final, but I am still very proud to take this silver back home. |