The bronze medal went to American Emily Infeld (second left) who pipped Molly Huddle (right) on the line the women's 10,000 meters in Beijing on Monday after Huddle celebrated just one meter too soon. 'In that last half step, I just let up too much,' said a hugely disappointed Huddle.
'Emily was right there the whole time with just more momentum. She got that bronze. It's going to take a long time to get over.
'I just didn't want to mess up on the last lap and I did. I don't know when that chance will come again.'
Infield's was the first world championship medal for a non-African born runner in the women's 10,000m since her compatriot Kara Goucher won bronze in Osaka in 2007.
Emily Infeld of the U.S. is congratulated by teammate Shalane Flanagan after winning the Bronze medal on Monday. Huddle keeps some distance after accidentally handing over her medal to Infeld
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