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Barringer Simpson wins 1,500 meters at world c'ships

Barringer Simpson wins 1,500 meters at world c'ships

DAEGU, South Korea - Jennifer Barringer Simpson of the United States leads the field the final of the women's 1,500 meters at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 1, 2011. Barringer Simpson won the race in 4:05.40.

Barringer Simpson wins 1,500 meters at world c'ships

Barringer Simpson wins 1,500 meters at world c'ships

DAEGU, South Korea - Jennifer Barringer Simpson of the United States runs a victory lap carrying a Stars and Stripes after winning the women's 1,500 meters at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 1, 2011. Barringer Simpson finished in 4:05.40.

Barringer Simpson wins 1,500 meters at world c'ships

Barringer Simpson wins 1,500 meters at world c'ships

DAEGU, South Korea - Jennifer Barringer Simpson of the United States runs a victory lap carrying a Stars and Stripes after winning the women's 1,500 meters at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 1, 2011. Barringer Simpson finished in 4:05.40. (Kyodo)

Barringer Simpson wins 1,500 meters at world c'ships

Barringer Simpson wins 1,500 meters at world c'ships

DAEGU, South Korea - Jennifer Barringer Simpson of the United States leads the field the final of the women's 1,500 meters at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 1, 2011. Barringer Simpson won the race in 4:05.40. (Kyodo)