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Women's 5000m
Key Facts
Olympic debut
1996
2008 Gold medallist
- Tirunesh Dibaba
- Ethiopia
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- Gold
Meseret Defar Ethiopia 
- Silver
Vivian Jepkemoi Cheruiyot Kenya 
- Bronze
Tirunesh Dibaba Ethiopia
Defar shocks Dibaba to take gold
Meseret Defar shocks Tirunesh Dibaba with a stunning last lap to reclaim the Olympic 5,000m title she won in 2004.
10 Aug 12
O'Rourke misses out on final spot
Ireland
7 Aug 12
Derval O'Rourke fails to qualify for the women's 100m hurdles final in London after finishing fifth in her semi-final.
Parker visualises Games success
Team GB
24 Jul 12
Norfolk athlete Barbara Parker is relying on the power of positive thinking to inspire her to success in the London Olympics.
Parker targets two Olympic finals
Team GB
3 May 12
Steeplechaser Barbara Parker says she hopes to make two Olympic finals, after recording a 5,000m qualifying time.
More Women's 5000m stories (5)
Final Results
| Rank | Athlete | Country | Medal moment | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defar |
ETH
|
15:04.25 | |
| 2 | Cheruiyot |
KEN
|
15:04.73 | |
| 3 | Dibaba |
ETH
|
15:05.15 |
Head to Head
Julia Bleasdale vs Barbara Parker
Julia Bleasdale
London 2012 medals
0
London 2012 appearances
3
London 2012 results
15:14.55 Women's 5000m
Height
1.67m (5'6")
Weight
46kg
Age
31
Barbara Parker
London 2012 medals
0
London 2012 appearances
2
London 2012 results
15:12.81 Women's 5000m
Height
1.71m (5'7")
Weight
52kg
Age
30
