Athletics: World Championships: Heptathlon: Kluft Leaves It Late but Defies Rival's Challenge

Birmingham Post › August 08, 2005

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Sweden's Carolina Kluft defended her heptathlon title in marvellous style as she powered past arch-rival Eunice Barber in the 800 metres to retain her title.

Kluft had led by only two points after a thrilling first day's competition, then made a fantastic start to the second, with a season's best long jump.

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Athletics: World Championships: Heptathlon: Kluft Leaves It Late but Defies Rival's Challenge

Her lengthy clearance of 6.87metres was the fourth best in the world this year and lengthened the gap to 142 points, despite a French prot...

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