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- ↑ Johnson, Weldon; Robert Johnson (June 28, 2008). "LetsRun.com's Recap of Monday of US Olympic Track & Field Trials, Oregon Sweep in Men's 800, Hazel Clark Hangs On in Women's 800, Lagat Easily Wins Hyped 5k" . Retrieved July 2, 2008.
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