(Beijing, May 24) - Comments from athletes after the women's 3000m steeplechase final at the National Stadium on Saturday.

 

"I think it's fairly OK. My best part is the sprint, but I didn't perform well in terms of technique."

 

"I think it's especially significant. The Bird's Nest is so spectacular, and I'm very excited. Also this tournament is a selection event for the Olympics, so I'm qualified for the Olympics now."

 

"I want to get into the top three."

 

"It was OK, but I could have done better to be champion. I was leading the pack all the way and that was a sacrifice, because on one wanted to take the lead. It consumes too much energy. I'm the latter key part of the race. I found I was becoming tired. I fell in the last water pool, so I lost the gold medal."

 

"Since I have reached the A Standard, and today I got the silver, I can absolutely enter the Olympics. We may have another training session on the plateau. I hope I can reach around 9,20. Then I can have a good place in the Olympics."

 

"I'm satisfied with today's result. I had no special techniques during the race. I owed my success to my foundation. I will try my best to get a good result in the qualification event in July which will decide my chance to enter the Olympics. Tonight I got the bronze, and it strengthened my confidence in attaining the A standard. I am weak in keeping stamina. If I can overcome it, I will get a better result. "