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2009 IAAF World Championships - 50km Men's Race Walk

As 50Ks goes, this one was shaping up true to form. As the walkers continued, they accelerated with Australia’s Jared Tallent now taking the lead with a 21:28 split. Adams was just off his shoulder, but it was obvious that Tallent looked stronger having sat back for the first half of the race. Still the two looked impressive and started their move, hoping to break the wills of all those trailing. Meanwhile, very quietly Nymark and Garcia started moving up as overly ambitious walkers failed to hold the pace.

 

50K Men's Race Walk
Diniz struggling to stay with the leaders
50K Men's Race Walk
Nymark working back to the pack

50K Men's Race Walk
Nizhegorodov challenging Tallent and Adams

50K Men's Race Walk
Kirdyapkin trying to stay with his teammate
50K Men's Race Walk
Nymark making his move

50K Men's Race Walk
Fans from Findland cheered for all

50K Men's Race Walk
The Australians break away, but is it too soon?

50K Men's Race Walk
The Russians weren't about to concede an inch

50K Men's Race Walk
Kirdyapkin continues the persuit
50K Men's Race Walk
Quietly working up from behind is the veteran Garcia

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