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EUGENE, Ore.—University of Colorado track star Jenny Barringer has qualified for the Olympics in Beijing after finishing third in the 3,000 steeplechase trials.
Finishing ahead of Barringer Thursday night were Anna Willard and Lindsey Anderson. Willard set a U.S. steeplechase record by finishing the race in 9 minutes, 27.59 seconds. Barringer finished at 9:33.11.
The 21-year-old Barringer went into the race with the top time in the nation.
Barringer, a junior at CU, led for most of the race but was overtaken by Willard with less than 3 laps to go.
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Information from: Daily Camera,
