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Azerbaijan's female athlete claims world bronze

21 July 2010 [16:45] - TODAY.AZ
Azerbaijani young female athlete Layesh Abdullayeva has won silver in the 3000m race in the world championship in Monkton, Canada.
Abdullayeva also set Azerbaijan's new record after timing 8.55.33 seconds.

Kenyan Mersi Cherono claimed the title of the championship, followed by Ethiopian Emebet Antene.

The championship brings together more than 1,500 athletes from 117 countries.


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