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Eighteen year old Pamela Jelimo of Kenya won the gold medal in the 800m race and created a junior world record with a timing of 1:54.87. Compatriot Janeth Jepkosgei Busienei grabbed silver, while Hasna Benhassi of Morocco took bronze. Sydney 2000 Olympic Games champion Maria Mutola of Mozambique finished fifth place in her sixth final Olympic Games appearance.
