Barbara had a solid performance in the first round of the 3000 meters at the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Doha, Qatar on March 12th. She ran 9:01.52 for fifth in the first round. She was .11 seconds out of fourth place. The first four out of each heat plus the next four fastest times advance to the final, but unfortunately, the second heat was much faster. With the 2008 World Indoor champion in the 3000, Meseret Defar, in second heat, that was bound to happen. Defar was the eventual winner of the final race running 8:51.17.
Barbara was the fastest British women in the race which prompted a visit from Olympian, world record holder and fellow countryman, Sebastian Coe. It was the highlight of the meet for Barbara! For complete results, click here.
